Croda InternationalFRA:6CMB -0.62%69 Net Margin % is 0.09% as of Dec. 2025, which is 99% below its 10-year median of 16.04. GuruFocus rates FRA:6CMB with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €47.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Croda International ranks worse than 51.61% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Croda International's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:6CMB'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.65 Med: 16.04 Max: 31.08
Current: 3.65
FRA:6CMB's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 51.61% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs FRA:6CMB: 3.65
Croda International (FRA:6CMB) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Croda International Net Margin % Related Terms
Croda International Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Croda International's Net 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.
FRA:6CMB vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Croda International's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Croda International Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Croda International's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Croda International's Net 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.
Croda International (FRA:6CMB) has a Net Margin % of 0.09% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Croda International and its competitors. This is 99% below median its historical median of 16.04. Over the past decade, Croda International's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.65 to 31.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Croda International ranks #818 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 51.6%.
Is Croda International's Net Margin % too high?
Croda International's current Net Margin % of 0.09% is 99% below median its 10-year median of 16.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.65 to a high of 31.08. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Croda International's value of 0.09% is 97.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Croda International ranks #818 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Croda International has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Croda International's Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Croda International ranks #818 out of 1585 companies for Net Margin %. This places Croda International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Croda International's value of 0.09% is 97.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Croda International's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.65 to 31.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.04 vs. the industry median of 3.89, Croda International has consistently been below 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 Net Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.89, based on 1,585 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Croda International's current Net Margin % of 0.09% is 97.7% below 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Croda International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Croda International's current Net Margin % is 0.09%, which is 99% below median its own 10-year median of 16.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Croda International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Croda International (FRA:6CMB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €47.33, compared to a current price of €35.54 — trading 24.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 0.09%, which is 99% below median its 10-year median of 16.04 and 97.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.89. Croda International's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Croda International (FRA:6CMB), the current Net Margin % is 0.09% 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 Croda International (FRA:6CMB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Croda International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €35.54 is trading 24.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €47.33.
GuruFocus considers Croda International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:6CMB:
Net Margin %: 0.09% (99% below median its 10-year median of 16.04)
GF Value™: €47.33 vs. price of €35.54 (24.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 97.7% below the Chemicals median (#818 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6CMB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Croda is a British specialty chemicals company with 60% of sales outside Europe. Croda operates through three segments: consumer care, life sciences, and industrial specialties. Consumer care produces specialty and active ingredients for cosmetics and skincare/haircare and also flavors and fragrances. The life sciences business manufactures products for healthcare and agrochemicals. The company sold the majority of its industrial businesses to Cargill in 2022, retaining only a subsegment of the business (industrial specialties segment) that supports the other two segments and sells their byproducts.
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