Sika AGXSWX:SIKA +1.97%83 Gross Margin % is 54.74% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 54.01. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SIKA with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF240.73 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,565 Chemicals companies, Sika AG ranks better than 93.99% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Sika AG's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF3,025 Mil. Sika AG's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF5,525 Mil. Therefore, Sika AG's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 54.74%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sika AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:SIKA'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 49.37 Med: 54.01 Max: 55.35
Current: 54.94
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sika AG was 55.35%. The lowest was 49.37%. And the median was 54.01%.
XSWX:SIKA's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 93.99% of 1565
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.38
vs XSWX:SIKA: 54.94
Sika AG had a gross margin of 54.74% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sika AG was 0.70% per year.
Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) 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
Sika AG had a gross margin of 54.74% 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.
Sika AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sika AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sika 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:SIKA vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sika 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.
Sika AG Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sika AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sika 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.
Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) has a Gross Margin % of 54.74% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sika AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 54.01. Over the past decade, Sika AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.37 to 55.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Sika AG ranks #94 out of 1565 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Sika AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Sika AG's current Gross Margin % of 54.74% is near median its 10-year median of 54.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 49.37 to a high of 55.35. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Sika AG's value of 54.74% is 134.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sika AG ranks #94 out of 1565 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sika AG has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sika AG's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sika AG ranks #94 out of 1565 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sika AG in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Sika AG's value of 54.74% is 134.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sika AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.37 to 55.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.01 vs. the industry median of 23.38, Sika 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. Sika AG's current Gross Margin % of 54.74% is 134.1% 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 Sika 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. Sika AG's current Gross Margin % is 54.74%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 54.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sika AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF240.73, compared to a current price of CHF168.00 — trading 30.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 54.74%, which is near median its 10-year median of 54.01 and 134.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.38. Sika AG's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA), the current Gross Margin % is 54.74% 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 Sika AG (XSWX:SIKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sika AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF168.00 is trading 30.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF240.73.
GuruFocus considers Sika AG to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SIKA:
Gross Margin %: 54.74% (near median its 10-year median of 54.01)
GF Value™: CHF240.73 vs. price of CHF168.00 (30.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 134.1% above the Chemicals median (#94 of 1565)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SIKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Established in 1910, Sika produces specialty chemicals primarily used by the construction sector (85% of sales). Its products are mainly used for bonding, sealing, reinforcing, and protecting in the construction and automotive industries. Approximately 70% of its products have a positive impact on sustainability for customers. Sika has a global manufacturing footprint of more than 400 factories spread across over 100 countries.
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