Lanxess AGXSWX:LXS 62 Gross Margin % is 19.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 24.48. GuruFocus rates XSWX:LXS with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF20.13. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, Lanxess AG ranks worse than 60.19% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Lanxess AG's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF238 Mil. Lanxess AG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1,254 Mil. Therefore, Lanxess AG's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.01%.
Warning Sign:
Lanxess AG gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lanxess AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:LXS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.89 Med: 24.48 Max: 26.55
Current: 19.65
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Lanxess AG was 26.55%. The lowest was 18.89%. And the median was 24.48%.
XSWX:LXS's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 60.19% of 1560
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.36
vs XSWX:LXS: 19.65
Lanxess AG had a gross margin of 19.01% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Lanxess AG was -5.80% per year.
Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) 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
Lanxess AG had a gross margin of 19.01% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Lanxess AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lanxess AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lanxess 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:LXS vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Lanxess 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.
Lanxess AG Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lanxess AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lanxess 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.
Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) has a Gross Margin % of 19.01% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lanxess AG and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 24.48. Over the past decade, Lanxess AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.89 to 26.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Lanxess AG ranks #939 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 60.2%.
Is Lanxess AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Lanxess AG's current Gross Margin % of 19.01% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 24.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.89 to a high of 26.55. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Lanxess AG's value of 19.01% is 18.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lanxess AG ranks #939 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lanxess AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lanxess AG's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Lanxess AG ranks #939 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Lanxess AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.36. Lanxess AG's value of 19.01% is 18.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Lanxess AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.89 to 26.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.48 vs. the industry median of 23.36, Lanxess AG has consistently been below 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. Lanxess AG's current Gross Margin % of 19.01% is 18.6% below 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 Lanxess AG 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. Lanxess AG's current Gross Margin % is 19.01%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 24.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lanxess AG stock overvalued right now?
Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) has a current Gross Margin % of 19.01%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF20.13, compared to a current price of CHF14.36 — trading 28.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.01%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 24.48 and 18.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.36. Lanxess AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS), the current Gross Margin % is 19.01% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lanxess AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF14.36 is trading 28.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF20.13.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:LXS:
Gross Margin %: 19.01% (22% below median its 10-year median of 24.48)
GF Value™: CHF20.13 vs. price of CHF14.36 (28.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.6% below the Chemicals median (#939 of 1560)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:LXS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lanxess AG is a German chemical company that was originally spun out of Bayer. Lanxess has visibly decommoditised its portfolio by divesting its synthetic rubber business. It has business segments, namely: specialty chemicals company in the fields of consumer protection chemicals, specialty additives, advanced intermediates, and all other segments. Geographically, it operates in EMEA (excluding Germany), Germany, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
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