KGLWAR:KGL 62 Gross Margin % is 16.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 14.80. GuruFocus rates WAR:KGL with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of zł14.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,561 Chemicals companies, KGL ranks worse than 75.46% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. KGL's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł22.5 Mil. KGL's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł138.3 Mil. Therefore, KGL's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.26%.
The historical rank and industry rank for KGL's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:KGL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.59 Med: 14.8 Max: 17.88
Current: 13.28
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of KGL was 17.88%. The lowest was 9.59%. And the median was 14.80%.
WAR:KGL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 75.46% of 1561
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.35
vs WAR:KGL: 13.28
KGL had a gross margin of 16.26% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for KGL was -0.60% per year.
KGL (WAR:KGL) 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
KGL had a gross margin of 16.26% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
KGL Gross Margin % Related Terms
KGL Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KGL'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:KGL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, KGL'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.
KGL Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, KGL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KGL'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.
KGL (WAR:KGL) has a Gross Margin % of 16.26% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on KGL and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 14.80. Over the past decade, KGL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.59 to 17.88. According to the industry distribution chart, KGL ranks #1178 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 75.5%.
Is KGL's Gross Margin % too high?
KGL's current Gross Margin % of 16.26% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 14.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.59 to a high of 17.88. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. KGL's value of 16.26% is 30.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KGL ranks #1178 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KGL has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KGL's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, KGL ranks #1178 out of 1561 companies for Gross Margin %. This places KGL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. KGL's value of 16.26% is 30.4% below this benchmark. Historically, KGL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.59 to 17.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.80 vs. the industry median of 23.35, KGL 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.35, based on 1,561 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. KGL's current Gross Margin % of 16.26% is 30.4% 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 KGL and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KGL's current Gross Margin % is 16.26%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 14.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KGL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KGL (WAR:KGL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł14.11, compared to a current price of zł10.50 — trading 25.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.26%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 14.80 and 30.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.35. KGL's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 KGL (WAR:KGL), the current Gross Margin % is 16.26% 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 KGL (WAR:KGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KGL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of zł10.50 is trading 25.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł14.11.
GuruFocus considers KGL to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:KGL:
Gross Margin %: 16.26% (10% above median its 10-year median of 14.80)
GF Value™: zł14.11 vs. price of zł10.50 (25.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.4% below the Chemicals median (#1178 of 1561)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:KGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KGL SA is a supplier of granules of thermoplastics and food packaging made of plastics, produced in thermoforming technology. The company's products include Styrene plastics, Polyolefins, Technical plastics, Special plastics, Elastomers, Dyes and modifiers and Plastic packaging.
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