UmicoreUMICF 59 Gross Margin % is 8.86% as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 9.97. GuruFocus rates UMICF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 235 Waste Management companies, Umicore ranks worse than 83.83% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Umicore's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,108 Mil. Umicore's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $12,506 Mil. Therefore, Umicore's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.86%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Umicore's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
UMICF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.34 Med: 9.97 Max: 10.8
Current: 10.8
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Umicore was 10.80%. The lowest was 7.34%. And the median was 9.97%.
UMICF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 83.83% of 235
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 27.2
vs UMICF: 10.80
Umicore had a gross margin of 8.86% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Umicore was 8.70% per year.
Umicore (OTCPK:UMICF) 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
Umicore had a gross margin of 8.86% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
Umicore Gross Margin % Related Terms
Umicore Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Umicore'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.
For the Waste Management subindustry, Umicore'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.
Umicore Gross Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Umicore's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Umicore'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.
Umicore (UMICF) has a Gross Margin % of 8.86% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Umicore and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 9.97. Over the past decade, Umicore's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.34 to 10.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Umicore ranks #197 out of 235 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 83.8%.
Is Umicore's Gross Margin % too high?
Umicore's current Gross Margin % of 8.86% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.34 to a high of 10.80. The Waste Management industry median Gross Margin % is 27.20. Umicore's value of 8.86% is 67.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Umicore ranks #197 out of 235 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Umicore has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Umicore's Gross Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Umicore ranks #197 out of 235 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Umicore in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 27.20. Umicore's value of 8.86% is 67.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Umicore's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.34 to 10.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.97 vs. the industry median of 27.20, Umicore has consistently been below 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 Waste Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Waste Management companies is 27.20, based on 235 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. Umicore's current Gross Margin % of 8.86% is 67.4% below 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 Umicore and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 27.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Umicore's current Gross Margin % is 8.86%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 9.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Umicore stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Umicore (UMICF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.98, compared to a current price of $24.92 — trading 78.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.86%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.97 and 67.4% below the Waste Management industry median of 27.20. Umicore's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Umicore (UMICF), the current Gross Margin % is 8.86% 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 Umicore (UMICF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Umicore stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.92 is trading 78.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.98.
GuruFocus considers Umicore to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for UMICF:
Gross Margin %: 8.86% (11% below median its 10-year median of 9.97)
GF Value™: $13.98 vs. price of $24.92 (78.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.4% below the Waste Management median (#197 of 235)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UMICF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Umicore SA is an advanced materials and recycling group. It operates in the business groups: Catalysis, Battery Materials, Specialty Materials, Recycling, and Corporate and Unallocated. Key revenue is derived from its Recycling segment, which treats complex waste streams containing precious and other specialty metals. The Battery Materials segment is engaged in developing, manufacturing, and marketing cathode materials (CAM) and its precursors (pCAM) for lithium-ion batteries. The Catalysis segment provides automotive catalysts for gasoline and diesel light and heavy-duty diesel applications, and the Specialty segment develops, manufactures, and distributes metal-based materials and chemicals for applications vital to everyday lives. Geographically, it derives majority revenue from Europe.
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