Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) 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
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques had a gross margin of 37.15% 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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Gross Margin % Related Terms
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Gross Margin % Chart
XPAR:EXPL vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques'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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Explosifs et Produits Chimiques'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.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) has a Gross Margin % of 37.15% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Explosifs et Produits Chimiques and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 32.03. Over the past decade, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.67 to 37.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #321 out of 1565 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' Gross Margin % too high?
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' current Gross Margin % of 37.15% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 32.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.67 to a high of 37.67. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' value of 37.15% is 58.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #321 out of 1565 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques ranks #321 out of 1565 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Explosifs et Produits Chimiques in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' value of 37.15% is 58.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.67 to 37.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.03 vs. the industry median of 23.38, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques 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 23.38, based on 1,565 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. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's current Gross Margin % of 37.15% is 58.9% 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques's current Gross Margin % is 37.15%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 32.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Explosifs et Produits Chimiques stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €175.40, compared to a current price of €273.00 — trading 55.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 37.15%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 32.03 and 58.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.38. Explosifs et Produits Chimiques' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL), the current Gross Margin % is 37.15% 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 Explosifs et Produits Chimiques (XPAR:EXPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Explosifs et Produits Chimiques stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €273.00 is trading 55.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €175.40.
GuruFocus considers Explosifs et Produits Chimiques to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:EXPL:
Gross Margin %: 37.15% (16% above median its 10-year median of 32.03)
GF Value™: €175.40 vs. price of €273.00 (55.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.9% above the Chemicals median (#321 of 1565)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:EXPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques Business Description
Explosifs et Produits Chimiques is a France-based company engaged in the provision of products and services in the field of explosives. The company is involved in the activities of Explosives, Drilling and Blasting, Logistics, Demolition, Additives and Innovation.
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