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Gurit Holding AGXSWX:GURN +1.36%58 Gross Margin % is 25.47% as of Dec. 2025, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 20.71. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GURN with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF28.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,557 Chemicals companies, Gurit Holding AG ranks worse than 55.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gurit Holding AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:GURN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.88 Med: 20.71 Max: 25.8
Current: 21.77
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Gurit Holding AG was 25.80%. The lowest was 12.88%. And the median was 20.71%.
XSWX:GURN's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 55.23% of 1557
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.49
vs XSWX:GURN: 21.77
Gurit Holding AG had a gross margin of 25.47% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Gurit Holding AG was 1.40% per year.
Gurit Holding AG (XSWX:GURN) 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
Gurit Holding AG had a gross margin of 25.47% 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.
Gurit Holding AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Gurit Holding AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gurit Holding 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:GURN vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Gurit Holding 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.
Gurit Holding AG Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Gurit Holding AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gurit Holding 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.
Gurit Holding AG (XSWX:GURN) has a Gross Margin % of 25.47% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Gurit Holding AG and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 20.71. Over the past decade, Gurit Holding AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.88 to 25.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Gurit Holding AG ranks #860 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 55.2%.
Is Gurit Holding AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Gurit Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 25.47% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 20.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.88 to a high of 25.80. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. Gurit Holding AG's value of 25.47% is 8.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gurit Holding AG ranks #860 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gurit Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gurit Holding AG's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Gurit Holding AG ranks #860 out of 1557 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Gurit Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. Gurit Holding AG's value of 25.47% is 8.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Gurit Holding AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.88 to 25.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.71 vs. the industry median of 23.49, Gurit Holding 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 23.49, based on 1,557 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. Gurit Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 25.47% is 8.4% 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 Gurit Holding AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gurit Holding AG's current Gross Margin % is 25.47%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 20.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gurit Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gurit Holding AG (XSWX:GURN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF28.45, compared to a current price of CHF37.40 — trading 31.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.47%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 20.71 and 8.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.49. Gurit Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Gurit Holding AG (XSWX:GURN), the current Gross Margin % is 25.47% 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 Gurit Holding AG (XSWX:GURN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gurit Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF37.40 is trading 31.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF28.45.
GuruFocus considers Gurit Holding AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:GURN:
Gross Margin %: 25.47% (23% above median its 10-year median of 20.71)
GF Value™: CHF28.45 vs. price of CHF37.40 (31.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.4% above the Chemicals median (#860 of 1557)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:GURN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gurit Holding AG and its subsidiaries are engaged in the development and manufacture of composite materials, core kitting services, composite tooling equipment, and pultruded structural profiles. The segments of the company are Wind materials, Manufacturing solutions, and Marine and Industrial. The company generates maximum revenue from the Wind Materials segment. The company's geographical segments are Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the Rest of the world.
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