Uzin Utz SESTU:UZU 82 Gross Margin % is 58.71% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 56.88. GuruFocus rates STU:UZU with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €53.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,556 Chemicals companies, Uzin Utz SE ranks better than 95.24% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Uzin Utz SE's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:UZU'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 53 Med: 56.88 Max: 59.12
Current: 59.12
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Uzin Utz SE was 59.12%. The lowest was 53.00%. And the median was 56.88%.
STU:UZU's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 95.24% of 1556
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.465
vs STU:UZU: 59.12
Uzin Utz SE had a gross margin of 58.71% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Uzin Utz SE was 1.10% per year.
Uzin Utz SE (STU:UZU) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Uzin Utz SE had a gross margin of 58.71% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Uzin Utz SE Gross Margin % Related Terms
Uzin Utz SE Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Uzin Utz SE's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
STU:UZU vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Uzin Utz SE's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Uzin Utz SE Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Uzin Utz SE's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Uzin Utz SE's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Uzin Utz SE (STU:UZU) has a Gross Margin % of 58.71% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Uzin Utz SE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 56.88. Over the past decade, Uzin Utz SE's Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.00 to 59.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Uzin Utz SE ranks #74 out of 1556 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 4.8%.
Is Uzin Utz SE's Gross Margin % too high?
Uzin Utz SE's current Gross Margin % of 58.71% is near median its 10-year median of 56.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.00 to a high of 59.12. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.47. Uzin Utz SE's value of 58.71% is 150.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Uzin Utz SE ranks #74 out of 1556 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Uzin Utz SE has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Uzin Utz SE's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Uzin Utz SE ranks #74 out of 1556 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Uzin Utz SE in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.47. Uzin Utz SE's value of 58.71% is 150.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Uzin Utz SE's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.00 to 59.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.88 vs. the industry median of 23.47, Uzin Utz SE has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.47, based on 1,556 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Uzin Utz SE's current Gross Margin % of 58.71% is 150.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Uzin Utz SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Uzin Utz SE's current Gross Margin % is 58.71%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 56.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Uzin Utz SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uzin Utz SE (STU:UZU) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €53.49, compared to a current price of €62.00 — trading 15.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 58.71%, which is near median its 10-year median of 56.88 and 150.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.47. Uzin Utz SE's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Uzin Utz SE (STU:UZU), the current Gross Margin % is 58.71% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Uzin Utz SE (STU:UZU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uzin Utz SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €62.00 is trading 15.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €53.49.
GuruFocus considers Uzin Utz SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:UZU:
Gross Margin %: 58.71% (near median its 10-year median of 56.88)
GF Value™: €53.49 vs. price of €62.00 (15.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 150.2% above the Chemicals median (#74 of 1556)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:UZU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Uzin Utz SE is a manufacturer of adhesives for a provider of floor systems. The company provides installations, renovation, and maintenance of various types of flooring including wood flooring, ceramic tiles, or natural stone. It distributes its products under the brands UZIN, WOLFF, PALLMANN, Arturo, codex, and RZ. These brands support craftsmen, planners, architects and builders in the realisation of their projects. Its segments are Germany segment includes; the Laying Systems and Machines and Tools; The USA segment includes the producer of installation systems in North America; The Netherlands segment includes the Laying Systems and Wholesale; The Western Europe segment; The Southern/Eastern Europe segment; and All other segments. It derives maximum revenue from Germany Segment.
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