Clariant AGXSWX:CLN -0.67%66 Gross Margin % is 30.25% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 30.11. GuruFocus rates XSWX:CLN with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF9.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,565 Chemicals companies, Clariant AG ranks better than 64.6% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clariant AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:CLN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.72 Med: 30.11 Max: 31.26
Current: 29.94
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Clariant AG was 31.26%. The lowest was 19.72%. And the median was 30.11%.
XSWX:CLN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 64.6% of 1565
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.38
vs XSWX:CLN: 29.94
Clariant AG had a gross margin of 30.25% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Clariant AG was 0.70% per year.
Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN) 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
Clariant AG had a gross margin of 30.25% 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.
Clariant AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Clariant AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clariant AG'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.
XSWX:CLN vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Clariant AG'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.
Clariant AG Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Clariant AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clariant AG'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.
Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN) has a Gross Margin % of 30.25% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Clariant AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.11. Over the past decade, Clariant AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.72 to 31.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Clariant AG ranks #554 out of 1565 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 35.4%.
Is Clariant AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Clariant AG's current Gross Margin % of 30.25% is near median its 10-year median of 30.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.72 to a high of 31.26. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Clariant AG's value of 30.25% is 29.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clariant AG ranks #554 out of 1565 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Clariant AG has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clariant AG's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Clariant AG ranks #554 out of 1565 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Clariant AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Clariant AG's value of 30.25% is 29.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Clariant AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.72 to 31.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.11 vs. the industry median of 23.38, Clariant AG 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. Clariant AG's current Gross Margin % of 30.25% is 29.4% 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 Clariant AG 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. Clariant AG's current Gross Margin % is 30.25%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clariant AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF9.92, compared to a current price of CHF7.46 — trading 24.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.25%, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.11 and 29.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.38. Clariant AG's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN), the current Gross Margin % is 30.25% 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 Clariant AG (XSWX:CLN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clariant AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF7.46 is trading 24.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF9.92.
GuruFocus considers Clariant AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CLN:
Gross Margin %: 30.25% (near median its 10-year median of 30.11)
GF Value™: CHF9.92 vs. price of CHF7.46 (24.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.4% above the Chemicals median (#554 of 1565)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:CLN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clariant AG is a Switzerland-based specialty chemicals company with world-wide operations. It develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells a broad range of specialty chemicals, which play a key role in its customers' manufacturing and treatment processes or add value to their end products. The company reports in three business areas: care chemicals, absorbents and additives and catalysts. Care chemicals mainly targets consumer end markets such as personal care and homecare, but it also has an industrial component. Absorbents and additives encompass Clariant's coatings and adhesives, absorbents, and plastics segments. Catalysts manufacturers process catalysts, mainly for petrochemical and syngas plants.
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