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The Chemours CoWBO:CHEM +3.02%43 Gross Margin % is 15.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 21.45. GuruFocus rates WBO:CHEM with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,557 Chemicals companies, The Chemours Co ranks worse than 71.16% on this metric.
The Chemours Co gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Chemours Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:CHEM'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.1 Med: 21.45 Max: 29.69
Current: 15.1
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of The Chemours Co was 29.69%. The lowest was 15.10%. And the median was 21.45%.
WBO:CHEM's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 71.16% of 1557
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.49
vs WBO:CHEM: 15.10
The Chemours Co had a gross margin of 15.35% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for The Chemours Co was -5.60% per year.
The Chemours Co (WBO:CHEM) 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
The Chemours Co had a gross margin of 15.35% 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.
The Chemours Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
The Chemours Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Chemours Co'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.
WBO:CHEM vs CLMT, ASH, WDFC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, The Chemours Co'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.
The Chemours Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, The Chemours Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Chemours Co'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.
The Chemours Co (WBO:CHEM) has a Gross Margin % of 15.35% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on The Chemours Co and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 21.45. Over the past decade, The Chemours Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.10 to 29.69. According to the industry distribution chart, The Chemours Co ranks #1108 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 71.2%.
Is The Chemours Co's Gross Margin % too high?
The Chemours Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.35% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 21.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.10 to a high of 29.69. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. The Chemours Co's value of 15.35% is 34.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Chemours Co ranks #1108 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Chemours Co has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Chemours Co's Gross Margin % compare to CLMT and ASH?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, The Chemours Co ranks #1108 out of 1557 companies for Gross Margin %. This places The Chemours Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. The Chemours Co's value of 15.35% is 34.7% below this benchmark. Historically, The Chemours Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.10 to 29.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.45 vs. the industry median of 23.49, The Chemours Co 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 23.49, based on 1,557 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. The Chemours Co's current Gross Margin % of 15.35% is 34.7% 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 The Chemours Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Chemours Co's current Gross Margin % is 15.35%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 21.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Chemours Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Chemours Co (WBO:CHEM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.14, compared to a current price of €15.71 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.35%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 21.45 and 34.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.49. The Chemours Co's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 6 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 The Chemours Co (WBO:CHEM), the current Gross Margin % is 15.35% 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 The Chemours Co (WBO:CHEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Chemours Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €15.71 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.14.
GuruFocus considers The Chemours Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:CHEM:
Gross Margin %: 15.35% (28% below median its 10-year median of 21.45)
GF Value™: €17.14 vs. price of €15.71 (8.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.7% below the Chemicals median (#1108 of 1557)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:CHEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Chemours Co is a provider of chemicals. It delivers customized solutions with a wide range of industrial and specialty chemicals products for various markets including coatings, plastics, refrigeration, air conditioning, paints and coatings, plastics, transportation, semiconductor, and others. The company's operating segments include Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials. It generates maximum revenue from the Titanium Technologies segment. The Titanium Technologies segment is a producer of TiO2 pigment, a premium white pigment used to deliver whiteness, brightness, opacity, durability, efficiency, and protection across a variety of applications. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from North America.
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