Black PointWAR:BPN -1.94%43 Gross Margin % is 48.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 39.19. GuruFocus rates WAR:BPN with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of zł0.53 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,556 Chemicals companies, Black Point ranks better than 88.05% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Black Point's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł2.09 Mil. Black Point's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł4.34 Mil. Therefore, Black Point's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 48.15%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Black Point's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:BPN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.59 Med: 39.19 Max: 52.56
Current: 46.33
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Black Point was 52.56%. The lowest was 27.59%. And the median was 39.19%.
WAR:BPN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 88.05% of 1556
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.465
vs WAR:BPN: 46.33
Black Point had a gross margin of 48.15% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Black Point was 5.60% per year.
Black Point (WAR:BPN) 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
Black Point had a gross margin of 48.15% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Black Point Gross Margin % Related Terms
Black Point Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Black Point'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.
WAR:BPN vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Black Point'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.
Black Point Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Black Point's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Black Point'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.
Black Point (WAR:BPN) has a Gross Margin % of 48.15% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Black Point and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 39.19. Over the past decade, Black Point's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.59 to 52.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Black Point ranks #186 out of 1556 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Black Point's Gross Margin % too high?
Black Point's current Gross Margin % of 48.15% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 39.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.59 to a high of 52.56. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.47. Black Point's value of 48.15% is 105.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Black Point ranks #186 out of 1556 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Black Point has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Black Point's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Black Point ranks #186 out of 1556 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Black Point in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.47. Black Point's value of 48.15% is 105.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Black Point's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.59 to 52.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.19 vs. the industry median of 23.47, Black Point 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. Black Point's current Gross Margin % of 48.15% is 105.2% 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 Black Point 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. Black Point's current Gross Margin % is 48.15%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 39.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Black Point stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Black Point (WAR:BPN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is zł0.53, compared to a current price of zł0.30 — trading 42.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.15%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 39.19 and 105.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.47. Black Point's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 3 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 Black Point (WAR:BPN), the current Gross Margin % is 48.15% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Black Point (WAR:BPN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Black Point stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of zł0.30 is trading 42.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł0.53.
GuruFocus considers Black Point to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WAR:BPN:
Gross Margin %: 48.15% (23% above median its 10-year median of 39.19)
GF Value™: zł0.53 vs. price of zł0.30 (42.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 105.2% above the Chemicals median (#186 of 1556)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:BPN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Black Point SA is a domestic manufacturer of toners and inks. The company also distributes stationery consumables such as tapes for dot matrix printers and thermal transfer rolls for fax machines.
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