Aker BP ASAAKRBF -1.94%76 Gross Margin % is 72.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 63.01. GuruFocus rates AKRBF with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 867 Oil & Gas companies, Aker BP ASA ranks better than 90.89% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Aker BP ASA's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,167 Mil. Aker BP ASA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,995 Mil. Therefore, Aker BP ASA's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 72.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aker BP ASA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AKRBF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 38.99 Med: 63.01 Max: 78.92
Current: 65.71
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Aker BP ASA was 78.92%. The lowest was 38.99%. And the median was 63.01%.
AKRBF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 90.89% of 867
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.7
vs AKRBF: 65.71
Aker BP ASA had a gross margin of 72.37% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Aker BP ASA was 8.40% per year.
Aker BP ASA (OTCPK:AKRBF) 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
Aker BP ASA had a gross margin of 72.37% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
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.
Aker BP ASA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Aker BP ASA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aker BP ASA's Gross 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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Aker BP ASA'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.
Aker BP ASA Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Aker BP ASA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aker BP ASA's Gross 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.
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.
Aker BP ASA (AKRBF) has a Gross Margin % of 72.37% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aker BP ASA and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 63.01. Over the past decade, Aker BP ASA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.99 to 78.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Aker BP ASA ranks #79 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is Aker BP ASA's Gross Margin % too high?
Aker BP ASA's current Gross Margin % of 72.37% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 63.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.99 to a high of 78.92. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Aker BP ASA's value of 72.37% is 181.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aker BP ASA ranks #79 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aker BP ASA has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aker BP ASA's Gross Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Aker BP ASA ranks #79 out of 867 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Aker BP ASA in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Aker BP ASA's value of 72.37% is 181.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Aker BP ASA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.99 to 78.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 63.01 vs. the industry median of 25.70, Aker BP ASA has consistently been above 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Gross Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 25.70, based on 867 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. Aker BP ASA's current Gross Margin % of 72.37% is 181.6% above 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 Aker BP ASA and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aker BP ASA's current Gross Margin % is 72.37%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 63.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aker BP ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aker BP ASA (AKRBF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.40, compared to a current price of $30.41 — trading 42.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 72.37%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 63.01 and 181.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.70. Aker BP ASA's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 7 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 Aker BP ASA (AKRBF), the current Gross Margin % is 72.37% 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 Aker BP ASA (AKRBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aker BP ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $30.41 is trading 42.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.40.
GuruFocus considers Aker BP ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AKRBF:
Gross Margin %: 72.37% (15% above median its 10-year median of 63.01)
GF Value™: $21.40 vs. price of $30.41 (42.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 181.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#79 of 867)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AKRBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aker BP ASA operates oil and gas production, development, and exploration projects on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). Its projects include Alvheim field, Ivar Aasen, Skarv, Johan Sverdrup, Ula and Valhall. The company generates revenue from the sale of liquids, sale of gas, and Tariff income, out of which the majority revenue is derived from sale of liquids.
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