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Dongjin Semichem CoXKRX:005290 +0.73%81 Gross Margin % is 28.02% as of Jun. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 22.11. GuruFocus rates XKRX:005290 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩36,568.14 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,574 Chemicals companies, Dongjin Semichem Co ranks better than 59.66% on this metric.
Dongjin Semichem Co (XKRX:005290) 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
Dongjin Semichem Co had a gross margin of 28.02% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Dongjin Semichem Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dongjin Semichem Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dongjin Semichem 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, Dongjin Semichem 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.
Dongjin Semichem Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Dongjin Semichem Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dongjin Semichem 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.
Dongjin Semichem Co (XKRX:005290) has a Gross Margin % of 28.02% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dongjin Semichem Co and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 22.11. Over the past decade, Dongjin Semichem Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.12 to 27.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Dongjin Semichem Co ranks #635 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 40.3%.
Is Dongjin Semichem Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Dongjin Semichem Co's current Gross Margin % of 28.02% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 22.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.12 to a high of 27.91. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 24.22. Dongjin Semichem Co's value of 28.02% is 15.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dongjin Semichem Co ranks #635 out of 1574 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dongjin Semichem Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dongjin Semichem Co's Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Dongjin Semichem Co ranks #635 out of 1574 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Dongjin Semichem Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.22. Dongjin Semichem Co's value of 28.02% is 15.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Dongjin Semichem Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.12 to 27.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.11 vs. the industry median of 24.22, Dongjin Semichem Co 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 24.22, based on 1,574 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. Dongjin Semichem Co's current Gross Margin % of 28.02% is 15.7% 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 Dongjin Semichem Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dongjin Semichem Co's current Gross Margin % is 28.02%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 22.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dongjin Semichem Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dongjin Semichem Co (XKRX:005290) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩36,568.14, compared to a current price of ₩41,200.00 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.02%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 22.11 and 15.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 24.22. Dongjin Semichem Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 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 Dongjin Semichem Co (XKRX:005290), the current Gross Margin % is 28.02% as of Jun. 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 Dongjin Semichem Co (XKRX:005290) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dongjin Semichem Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₩41,200.00 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₩36,568.14.
GuruFocus considers Dongjin Semichem Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:005290:
Gross Margin %: 28.02% (27% above median its 10-year median of 22.11)
GF Value™: ₩36,568.14 vs. price of ₩41,200.00 (12.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.7% above the Chemicals median (#635 of 1574)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:005290 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dongjin Semichem Co Ltd is a Korean based chemical manufacturer. Its business is to manufacture chemical materials for flat panel displays and semiconductors. Its products include photoresist, bottom anti-reflecting coating, top coating, thinners, strippers, and color resists.
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