Clean Teq WaterASX:CNQ +1.10%27 Gross Margin % is 54.14% as of Dec. 2025, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 29.23. GuruFocus rates ASX:CNQ with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 491 Utilities - Regulated companies, Clean Teq Water ranks better than 79.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Clean Teq Water's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:CNQ'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.99 Med: 29.23 Max: 49.51
Current: 49.51
During the past 4 years, the highestGross Margin % of Clean Teq Water was 49.51%. The lowest was 2.99%. And the median was 29.23%.
ASX:CNQ's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 79.84% of 491
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.95
vs ASX:CNQ: 49.51
Clean Teq Water had a gross margin of 54.14% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Clean Teq Water was 0.00% per year.
Clean Teq Water (ASX:CNQ) 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
Clean Teq Water had a gross margin of 54.14% 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.
Clean Teq Water Gross Margin % Related Terms
Clean Teq Water Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clean Teq Water'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.
ASX:CNQ vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Clean Teq Water'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.
Clean Teq Water Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Clean Teq Water's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clean Teq Water'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.
Clean Teq Water (ASX:CNQ) has a Gross Margin % of 54.14% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Clean Teq Water and its competitors. This is 85% above median its historical median of 29.23. Over the past decade, Clean Teq Water's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.99 to 49.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Clean Teq Water ranks #99 out of 491 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is Clean Teq Water's Gross Margin % too high?
Clean Teq Water's current Gross Margin % of 54.14% is 85% above median its 10-year median of 29.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.99 to a high of 49.51. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.95. Clean Teq Water's value of 54.14% is 74.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clean Teq Water ranks #99 out of 491 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Clean Teq Water has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clean Teq Water's Gross Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Clean Teq Water ranks #99 out of 491 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Clean Teq Water in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.95. Clean Teq Water's value of 54.14% is 74.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Clean Teq Water's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.99 to 49.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.23 vs. the industry median of 30.95, Clean Teq Water 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 - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.95, based on 491 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. Clean Teq Water's current Gross Margin % of 54.14% is 74.9% 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 Clean Teq Water and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clean Teq Water's current Gross Margin % is 54.14%, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 29.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clean Teq Water stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clean Teq Water (ASX:CNQ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.38, compared to a current price of A$0.46 — trading 21.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 54.14%, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 29.23 and 74.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.95. Clean Teq Water's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 5 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 Clean Teq Water (ASX:CNQ), the current Gross Margin % is 54.14% 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 Clean Teq Water (ASX:CNQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clean Teq Water stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$0.46 is trading 21.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.38.
GuruFocus considers Clean Teq Water to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:CNQ:
Gross Margin %: 54.14% (85% above median its 10-year median of 29.23)
GF Value™: A$0.38 vs. price of A$0.46 (21.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#99 of 491)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:CNQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clean Teq Water Ltd provides inventive metals recovery and water treatment solutions for governments and companies. Its technology solutions include desalination, nutrient removal, zero liquid discharge and hardness removal. It focuses on sectors such as municipal wastewater, surface water, industrial wastewater and mining process water. The company has offices and laboratories in Melbourne, Perth, Beijing and Tianjin, and partner offices in Africa and Latin America.
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