Plasticos CompuestosXPAR:ALKOM 18 Gross Margin % is 37.82% as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 33.30. GuruFocus rates XPAR:ALKOM with a GF Score™ of 18/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.27 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, Plasticos Compuestos ranks better than 75.64% on this metric.
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
Plasticos Compuestos had a gross margin of 37.82% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Plasticos Compuestos Gross Margin % Related Terms
Plasticos Compuestos Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Plasticos Compuestos'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.
XPAR:ALKOM vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Plasticos Compuestos'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.
Plasticos Compuestos Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Plasticos Compuestos's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Plasticos Compuestos'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.
Plasticos Compuestos (XPAR:ALKOM) has a Gross Margin % of 37.82% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Plasticos Compuestos and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 33.30. Over the past decade, Plasticos Compuestos' Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.46 to 35.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Plasticos Compuestos ranks #380 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Plasticos Compuestos' Gross Margin % too high?
Plasticos Compuestos' current Gross Margin % of 37.82% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 33.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.46 to a high of 35.57. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Plasticos Compuestos' value of 37.82% is 61.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Plasticos Compuestos ranks #380 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Plasticos Compuestos has a GF Score™ of 18/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plasticos Compuestos' Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Plasticos Compuestos ranks #380 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Plasticos Compuestos in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Plasticos Compuestos' value of 37.82% is 61.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Plasticos Compuestos' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.46 to 35.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.30 vs. the industry median of 23.36, Plasticos Compuestos 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 23.36, based on 1,560 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. Plasticos Compuestos's current Gross Margin % of 37.82% is 61.9% 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 Plasticos Compuestos and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plasticos Compuestos's current Gross Margin % is 37.82%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 33.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plasticos Compuestos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plasticos Compuestos (XPAR:ALKOM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.27, compared to a current price of €0.79 — trading 37.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 37.82%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 33.30 and 61.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.36. Plasticos Compuestos' overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 4 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 Plasticos Compuestos (XPAR:ALKOM), the current Gross Margin % is 37.82% 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 Plasticos Compuestos (XPAR:ALKOM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plasticos Compuestos stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.79 is trading 37.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.27.
GuruFocus considers Plasticos Compuestos to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:ALKOM:
Gross Margin %: 37.82% (14% above median its 10-year median of 33.30)
GF Value™: €1.27 vs. price of €0.79 (37.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.9% above the Chemicals median (#380 of 1560)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:ALKOM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Plasticos Compuestos SA is engaged in designing, producing, and selling mineral concentrates (fillers) and color, additive concentrates (masterbatches), and other compounds for the plastic processing industry. The product portfolio includes color masterbatches, black masterbatches, white masterbatches, additives, compostable resins, and mineral concentrates. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from Europe.
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