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H&R GmbH KGaAXTER:2HRA -2.14%66 Gross Margin % is 25.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 24.13. GuruFocus rates XTER:2HRA with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,559 Chemicals companies, H&R GmbH KGaA ranks better than 55.48% on this metric.
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
H&R GmbH KGaA had a gross margin of 25.50% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
H&R GmbH KGaA Gross Margin % Related Terms
H&R GmbH KGaA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H&R GmbH KGaA'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.
XTER:2HRA vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, H&R GmbH KGaA'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.
H&R GmbH KGaA Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, H&R GmbH KGaA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H&R GmbH KGaA'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.
H&R GmbH KGaA (XTER:2HRA) has a Gross Margin % of 25.50% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on H&R GmbH KGaA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.13. Over the past decade, H&R GmbH KGaA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.38 to 29.71. According to the industry distribution chart, H&R GmbH KGaA ranks #694 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 44.5%.
Is H&R GmbH KGaA's Gross Margin % too high?
H&R GmbH KGaA's current Gross Margin % of 25.50% is near median its 10-year median of 24.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.38 to a high of 29.71. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.52. H&R GmbH KGaA's value of 25.50% is 8.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, H&R GmbH KGaA ranks #694 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, H&R GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H&R GmbH KGaA's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, H&R GmbH KGaA ranks #694 out of 1559 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts H&R GmbH KGaA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.52. H&R GmbH KGaA's value of 25.50% is 8.4% above this benchmark. Historically, H&R GmbH KGaA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.38 to 29.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.13 vs. the industry median of 23.52, H&R GmbH KGaA 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 23.52, based on 1,559 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. H&R GmbH KGaA's current Gross Margin % of 25.50% 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 H&R GmbH KGaA and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. H&R GmbH KGaA's current Gross Margin % is 25.50%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H&R GmbH KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H&R GmbH KGaA (XTER:2HRA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.21, compared to a current price of €6.40 — trading 52% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.50%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.13 and 8.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.52. H&R GmbH KGaA'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 H&R GmbH KGaA (XTER:2HRA), the current Gross Margin % is 25.50% 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 H&R GmbH KGaA (XTER:2HRA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H&R GmbH KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €6.40 is trading 52% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.21.
GuruFocus considers H&R GmbH KGaA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:2HRA:
Gross Margin %: 25.50% (near median its 10-year median of 24.13)
GF Value™: €4.21 vs. price of €6.40 (52% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.4% above the Chemicals median (#694 of 1559)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:2HRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H&R GmbH & Co KGaA is a manufacturer of chemical-pharmaceutical specialty products. The company organizes its operating activities into two business divisions: Chemical-Pharmaceutical Raw Materials and Plastics. It also has three business segments: ChemPharm Refining, ChemPharm Sales, and Plastics. The ChemPharm Refining segment produces specialty products from crude oil in the two domestic refineries (Hamburg-Neuhof and Salzbergen). Its ChemPharm Sales segment encompasses the production sites abroad as well as international sales activities. The company's Plastics segment manufactures high-precision plastic parts along with the associated tools and molds. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the ChemPharm Refining segment. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Germany.
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