Carnegie Clean EnergyASX:CCE -7.41%16 Gross Margin % is 66.81% as of Dec. 2025, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 51.63. GuruFocus rates ASX:CCE with a GF Score™ of 16/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Carnegie Clean Energy ranks better than 62.53% on this metric.
Carnegie Clean Energy had a gross margin of 66.81% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Carnegie Clean Energy was 0.00% per year.
Carnegie Clean Energy (ASX:CCE) 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
Carnegie Clean Energy had a gross margin of 66.81% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Carnegie Clean Energy Gross Margin % Related Terms
Carnegie Clean Energy Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carnegie Clean Energy'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.
Carnegie Clean Energy Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Carnegie Clean Energy'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.
Carnegie Clean Energy Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Carnegie Clean Energy's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carnegie Clean Energy'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.
Carnegie Clean Energy (ASX:CCE) has a Gross Margin % of 66.81% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Carnegie Clean Energy and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 51.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Carnegie Clean Energy ranks #151 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 37.5%.
Is Carnegie Clean Energy's Gross Margin % too high?
Carnegie Clean Energy's current Gross Margin % of 66.81% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 51.63. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Carnegie Clean Energy's value of 66.81% is 113.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carnegie Clean Energy ranks #151 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Carnegie Clean Energy has a GF Score™ of 16/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carnegie Clean Energy's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Carnegie Clean Energy ranks #151 out of 403 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Carnegie Clean Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Carnegie Clean Energy's value of 66.81% is 113.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 51.63 vs. the industry median of 31.35, Carnegie Clean Energy 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 31.35, based on 403 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. Carnegie Clean Energy's current Gross Margin % of 66.81% is 113.1% 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 Carnegie Clean Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carnegie Clean Energy's current Gross Margin % is 66.81%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 51.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carnegie Clean Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carnegie Clean Energy (ASX:CCE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.06, compared to a current price of A$0.13 — trading 108.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 66.81%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 51.63 and 113.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.35. Carnegie Clean Energy's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 Carnegie Clean Energy (ASX:CCE), the current Gross Margin % is 66.81% 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 Carnegie Clean Energy (ASX:CCE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carnegie Clean Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$0.13 is trading 108.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.06.
GuruFocus considers Carnegie Clean Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:CCE:
Gross Margin %: 66.81% (29% above median its 10-year median of 51.63)
GF Value™: A$0.06 vs. price of A$0.13 (108.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 113.1% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#151 of 403)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:CCE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carnegie Clean Energy Ltd is the developer of utility-scale solar, battery, wave, and hybrid energy projects. The firm is mainly engaged in CETO wave energy technology/microgrid build, own, operator, which is developing and commercializing technology for zero-emission electricity generation from ocean swell, and the production and selling of energy through the ownership of microgrids; and Solar and Battery engineering and procurement. The firm realizes a majority of its revenue from Garden Island Microgrid through electricity sales.
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