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H.B. Fuller Co's gross profit for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $320 Mil. H.B. Fuller Co's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $1,123 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. H.B. Fuller Co's gross profit for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $320 Mil. H.B. Fuller Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $950 Mil. Therefore, H.B. Fuller Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 33.64%.
H.B. Fuller Co had a gross margin of 33.64% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of H.B. Fuller Co was 32.01%. The lowest was 25.70%. And the median was 27.54%.
H.B. Fuller Co (NYSE:FUL) Gross Profit 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
H.B. Fuller Co had a gross margin of 33.64% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
H.B. Fuller Co Gross Profit Related Terms
H.B. Fuller Co Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for H.B. Fuller Co's Gross Profit 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, H.B. Fuller Co's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.B. Fuller Co Gross Profit vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, H.B. Fuller Co's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where H.B. Fuller Co's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,123 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.B. Fuller Co (FUL) has a Gross Profit of $1,123 Mil as of May. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors.
Is H.B. Fuller Co's Gross Profit too high?
H.B. Fuller Co's current Gross Profit is $1,123 Mil. Overall, H.B. Fuller Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does H.B. Fuller Co's Gross Profit compare to ASH and HWKN?
H.B. Fuller Co's Gross Profit of $1,123 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Chemicals company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on H.B. Fuller Co and its competitors. H.B. Fuller Co's current Gross Profit is $1,123 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is H.B. Fuller Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co (FUL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $67.47, compared to a current price of $59.16 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $1,123 Mil. H.B. Fuller Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For H.B. Fuller Co (FUL), the current Gross Profit is $1,123 Mil as of May. 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.B. Fuller Co (FUL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, H.B. Fuller Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $59.16 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $67.47.
GuruFocus considers H.B. Fuller Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FUL:
Gross Profit: $1,123 Mil
GF Value™: $67.47 vs. price of $59.16 (12.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FUL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
H.B. Fuller Co manufactures and sells adhesives, sealants, and other chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments: Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives, Engineering Adhesives, and Construction Adhesives. It generates the maximum revenue from hygiene, health, and consumable adhesives. This segment produces and supplies a full range of specialty industrial adhesives such as thermoplastic, thermoset, reactive, water-based, and solvent-based products for applications in various markets, including packaging, converting, nonwoven, and hygiene (disposable diapers, feminine care, and medical garments) and health and beauty. The company generates around half of its revenue in the United States.
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