ADX:ADNOCDIST's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 78.67% of 1111
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.37
vs ADX:ADNOCDIST: 19.73
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC had a gross margin of 20.64% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC (ADX:ADNOCDIST) Gross Margin % 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
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC had a gross margin of 20.64% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC Gross Margin % Chart
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC Annual Data
ADX:ADNOCDIST vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
* 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.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC (ADX:ADNOCDIST) has a Gross Margin % of 20.64% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.27. Over the past decade, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.85 to 35.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC ranks #874 out of 1111 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 78.7%.
Is Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC's current Gross Margin % of 20.64% is near median its 10-year median of 22.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.85 to a high of 35.85. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.37. Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC's value of 20.64% is 43.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC ranks #874 out of 1111 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC's Gross Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC ranks #874 out of 1111 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.37. Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC's value of 20.64% is 43.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.85 to 35.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.27 vs. the industry median of 36.37, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC 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 Gross Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.37, based on 1,111 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC's current Gross Margin % of 20.64% is 43.2% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC's current Gross Margin % is 20.64%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC (ADX:ADNOCDIST) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ3.97, compared to a current price of د.إ3.95 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.64%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.27 and 43.2% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.37. Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC (ADX:ADNOCDIST), the current Gross Margin % is 20.64% 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.
Is Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC (ADX:ADNOCDIST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of د.إ3.95 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ3.97.
GuruFocus considers Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ADX:ADNOCDIST:
Gross Margin %: 20.64% (near median its 10-year median of 22.27)
GF Value™: د.إ3.97 vs. price of د.إ3.95 (0.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.2% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#874 of 1111)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADX:ADNOCDIST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC Business Description
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co For Distribution PJSC is engaged in the marketing of petroleum products, natural gas, and ancillary products. It owns retail fuel stations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In addition, the group also sells petroleum products to government and commercial customers, and provides aviation fuel and fueling services to its clients. Its reportable segments are Commercial (B2B) and Retail (B2C). Majority revenue is generated from the Retail (B2C) segment, which is engaged in the sale of gasoline and petroleum products, convenience store sales, car wash and other car care services, oil change services, vehicle inspection services, and property leasing and management through the retail sites.
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