Company / Gross Margin
Celanese Gross Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Gross Margin
20.5%
FY2025
5-year range
20.5% / 31.4%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-10.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#43 of 70
Materials
What the data says
At 20.5%, Celanese's gross margin ranks #43 of 70 in the Materials sector. Gross Margin has declined for 4 consecutive years, from 31.4% in FY2021 to 20.5% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
20.5% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -2.4%.
Declined from 23.6% to 20.5% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Gross Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -4.2pp
- 5-Year Change
- -2.4pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#43 of 70 in MaterialsTop 61% of 70This company 20.5% Sector average 25.9%
▼
-21.0% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Celanese's gross margin has declined for 4 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, gross margin decreased 10.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 5.4pp below the Materials sector average.
- Peak gross margin was recorded in FY2021.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.49 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Gross MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 20.5% | -10.1% |
| FY2024 | 22.8% | -3.8% |
| FY2023 | 23.6% | -3.9% |
| FY2022 | 24.6% | -21.7% |
| FY2021 | 31.4% | +37.4% |
| FY2020 | 22.9% | -10.3% |
| FY2019 | 25.5% | -7.5% |
| FY2018 | 27.6% | +12.0% |
| FY2017 | 24.6% | -5.6% |
| FY2016 | 26.1% | +12.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026