ZTFMF (Zotefoams) Gross Margin %: 32.24% (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


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74 GF Score
Price $5.55
GF Value $6.04
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Zotefoams Gross Margin %?

Zotefoams ZTFMF 74 Gross Margin % is 32.24% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 33.50. GuruFocus rates ZTFMF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,564 Chemicals companies, Zotefoams ranks better than 72.95% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Zotefoams's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $35.0 Mil. Zotefoams's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $108.5 Mil. Therefore, Zotefoams's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 32.24%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Zotefoams's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

ZTFMF' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.37   Med: 33.5   Max: 36.33
Current: 33.38


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Zotefoams was 36.33%. The lowest was 26.37%. And the median was 33.50%.

ZTFMF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
72.95% of 1564 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.375 vs ZTFMF: 33.38

Zotefoams had a gross margin of 32.24% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Zotefoams was 1.50% per year.


Zotefoams  (OTCPK:ZTFMF) 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

Zotefoams had a gross margin of 32.24% 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.


Zotefoams Gross Margin % Related Terms


Zotefoams Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zotefoams'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.

Zotefoams Gross Margin % Chart

Zotefoams Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 26.37 30.41 32.33 31.21 33.38

Zotefoams Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 31.80 33.17 29.41 34.57 32.24

ZTFMF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Zotefoams'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.


Zotefoams Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Zotefoams's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zotefoams's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Zotefoams Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Zotefoams's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=70.8 / 212.169
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(212.169 - 141.354) / 212.169
=33.38 %

Zotefoams's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=35 / 108.511
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(108.511 - 73.53) / 108.511
=32.24 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 32.24% mean?
Zotefoams (ZTFMF) has a Gross Margin % of 32.24% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Zotefoams and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 33.50. Over the past decade, Zotefoams' Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.37 to 36.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Zotefoams ranks #423 out of 1564 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 27%.
Is Zotefoams' Gross Margin % too high?
Zotefoams' current Gross Margin % of 32.24% is near median its 10-year median of 33.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.37 to a high of 36.33. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Zotefoams' value of 32.24% is 37.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zotefoams ranks #423 out of 1564 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zotefoams has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zotefoams' Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Zotefoams ranks #423 out of 1564 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Zotefoams in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Zotefoams' value of 32.24% is 37.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Zotefoams' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.37 to 36.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.50 vs. the industry median of 23.38, Zotefoams 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 1,564 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. Zotefoams's current Gross Margin % of 32.24% is 37.9% 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 Zotefoams 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. Zotefoams's current Gross Margin % is 32.24%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 33.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zotefoams stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zotefoams (ZTFMF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.04, compared to a current price of $5.55 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.24%, which is near median its 10-year median of 33.50 and 37.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.38. Zotefoams' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 10 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 Zotefoams (ZTFMF), the current Gross Margin % is 32.24% 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 Zotefoams (ZTFMF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zotefoams stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.55 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.04. GuruFocus considers Zotefoams to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ZTFMF:

  • Gross Margin %: 32.24% (near median its 10-year median of 33.50)
  • GF Value™: $6.04 vs. price of $5.55 (8.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 37.9% above the Chemicals median (#423 of 1564)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ZTFMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zotefoams Business Description

Other Exchanges ZTFl:UKZTF:UK23Z:Germany
Address 602-3 Salisbury House, 29 Finsbury Circus, London, GBR, EC2M 7AQ
Zotefoams PLC is engaged in the manufacturing of polymer foam using bespoke autoclave technology to produce foams with attributes. Its block foams are sold under the AZOTE, T-FIT, ZOTEK, and other brand names. The company serves automotive, aerospace, packaging, industrial parts, marine, building and construction, military, medical, and sports and leisure industries. It has three main operating segments Polyolefin foams, High-Performance Products, and MuCell Extrusion LLC. The maximum revenue to the company is generated from the High-Performance Products.
74GF Score

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