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Lanxess AG's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF304 Mil. Lanxess AG's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF992 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Lanxess AG's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF304 Mil. Lanxess AG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF1,437 Mil. Therefore, Lanxess AG's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 21.14%.
Lanxess AG had a gross margin of 21.14% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Lanxess AG was 26.55%. The lowest was 18.89%. And the median was 24.48%.
Warning Sign:
Lanxess AG gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.8%.
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
Lanxess AG had a gross margin of 21.14% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Lanxess AG Gross Profit Related Terms
Lanxess AG Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lanxess AG'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.
XSWX:LXS vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Lanxess AG'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.
Lanxess AG Gross Profit vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Lanxess AG's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lanxess AG's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF992 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.
Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) has a Gross Profit of CHF992 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Lanxess AG and its competitors.
Is Lanxess AG's Gross Profit too high?
Lanxess AG's current Gross Profit is CHF992 Mil. Overall, Lanxess AG has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lanxess AG's Gross Profit compare to LIN and SHW?
Lanxess AG's Gross Profit of CHF992 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 Lanxess AG and its competitors. Lanxess AG's current Gross Profit is CHF992 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lanxess AG stock overvalued right now?
Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) has a current Gross Profit of CHF992 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF19.98, compared to a current price of CHF14.82 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is CHF992 Mil. Lanxess AG's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS), the current Gross Profit is CHF992 Mil as of Jun. 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 Lanxess AG (XSWX:LXS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lanxess AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF14.82 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF19.98.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:LXS:
Gross Profit: CHF992 Mil
GF Value™: CHF19.98 vs. price of CHF14.82 (25.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:LXS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lanxess AG is a German chemical company that was originally spun out of Bayer. Lanxess has visibly decommoditised its portfolio by divesting its synthetic rubber business. It has business segments, namely: specialty chemicals company in the fields of consumer protection chemicals, specialty additives, advanced intermediates, and all other segments. Geographically, it operates in EMEA (excluding Germany), Germany, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
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