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Orica's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN26,682.07 Mil. Orica's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN54,039.85 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Orica's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN26,682.07 Mil. Orica's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN49,152.71 Mil. Therefore, Orica's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 54.28%.
Orica had a gross margin of 54.28% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Orica was 55.76%. The lowest was 45.21%. And the median was 53.69%.
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
Orica had a gross margin of 54.28% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Orica Gross Profit Related Terms
Orica Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orica'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.
MEX:ORICN vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Orica'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.
Orica Gross Profit vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Orica's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orica's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN54,039.85 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
Orica's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
What does a Gross Profit of MXN54,039.85 Mil mean?
Orica (MEX:ORICN) has a Gross Profit of MXN54,039.85 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Orica and its competitors.
Is Orica's Gross Profit too high?
Orica's current Gross Profit is MXN54,039.85 Mil. Overall, Orica has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orica's Gross Profit compare to LIN and SHW?
Orica's Gross Profit of MXN54,039.85 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 Orica and its competitors. Orica's current Gross Profit is MXN54,039.85 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orica stock overvalued right now?
Orica (MEX:ORICN) has a current Gross Profit of MXN54,039.85 Mil. The current Gross Profit is MXN54,039.85 Mil. Orica's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Orica (MEX:ORICN), the current Gross Profit is MXN54,039.85 Mil 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.
Orica is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of explosives and chemicals, primarily to the mining industry. It has operations in around 50 countries across six continents. Blasting solutions to the mining industry is the chief earnings engine. Orica has an approximate 28% share of the global commercial explosives market. It provided resins, steel bolts, and other products for underground mining and tunneling though this business is now sold. It also supplies chemicals such as sodium cyanide to the mining industry.
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