GivaudanXSWX:GIVN +0.03%85 Gross Margin % is 42.96% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 42.43. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GIVN with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF3,736.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,561 Chemicals companies, Givaudan ranks better than 86.1% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Givaudan's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF1,550 Mil. Givaudan's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF3,608 Mil. Therefore, Givaudan's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 42.96%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Givaudan's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:GIVN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 38.81 Med: 42.43 Max: 45.64
Current: 43.52
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Givaudan was 45.64%. The lowest was 38.81%. And the median was 42.43%.
XSWX:GIVN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 86.1% of 1561
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.35
vs XSWX:GIVN: 43.52
Givaudan had a gross margin of 42.96% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Givaudan was 0.90% per year.
Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) 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
Givaudan had a gross margin of 42.96% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable 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.
Givaudan Gross Margin % Related Terms
Givaudan Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Givaudan'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:GIVN vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Givaudan'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.
Givaudan Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Givaudan's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Givaudan'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.
Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) has a Gross Margin % of 42.96% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Givaudan and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 42.43. Over the past decade, Givaudan's Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.81 to 45.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #217 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is Givaudan's Gross Margin % too high?
Givaudan's current Gross Margin % of 42.96% is near median its 10-year median of 42.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.81 to a high of 45.64. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. Givaudan's value of 42.96% is 84% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #217 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Givaudan has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Givaudan's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #217 out of 1561 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Givaudan in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. Givaudan's value of 42.96% is 84% above this benchmark. Historically, Givaudan's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.81 to 45.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.43 vs. the industry median of 23.35, Givaudan 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 23.35, based on 1,561 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. Givaudan's current Gross Margin % of 42.96% is 84% 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 Givaudan and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Givaudan's current Gross Margin % is 42.96%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 42.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Givaudan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF3,736.29, compared to a current price of CHF3,393.00 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 42.96%, which is near median its 10-year median of 42.43 and 84% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.35. Givaudan's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN), the current Gross Margin % is 42.96% 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 Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF3,393.00 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF3,736.29.
GuruFocus considers Givaudan to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:GIVN:
Gross Margin %: 42.96% (near median its 10-year median of 42.43)
GF Value™: CHF3,736.29 vs. price of CHF3,393.00 (9.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84% above the Chemicals median (#217 of 1561)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:GIVN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Spun off from Roche in 2000, Givaudan is one of the world's leading flavor and fragrance manufacturers, with a presence in more than 80 countries. It sources more than 11,000 different ingredients from over 100 countries. The company serves end consumer markets with fragrances for personal, home, and laundry care brands, including prestige perfumes. In flavors, customers are in beverages, savory, snacks, sweet goods, and dairy. Givaudan has more than 17,000 employees, and its perfumery team is the largest in the industry.
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