Panama PetrochemBOM:524820 -4.80%80 Gross Margin % is 19.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 16.04. GuruFocus rates BOM:524820 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹426.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 869 Oil & Gas companies, Panama Petrochem ranks worse than 64.21% on this metric.
Panama Petrochem Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Panama Petrochem's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:524820'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.38 Med: 16.04 Max: 22.05
Current: 16.82
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Panama Petrochem was 22.05%. The lowest was 13.38%. And the median was 16.04%.
BOM:524820's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 64.21% of 869
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.7
vs BOM:524820: 16.82
Panama Petrochem had a gross margin of 19.60% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Panama Petrochem was -7.10% per year.
Panama Petrochem (BOM:524820) 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
Panama Petrochem had a gross margin of 19.60% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Panama Petrochem Gross Margin % Related Terms
Panama Petrochem Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Panama Petrochem'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.
BOM:524820 vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Panama Petrochem'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.
Panama Petrochem Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Panama Petrochem's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Panama Petrochem'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.
Panama Petrochem (BOM:524820) has a Gross Margin % of 19.60% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Panama Petrochem and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 16.04. Over the past decade, Panama Petrochem's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.38 to 22.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Panama Petrochem ranks #558 out of 869 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 64.2%.
Is Panama Petrochem's Gross Margin % too high?
Panama Petrochem's current Gross Margin % of 19.60% is 22% above median its 10-year median of 16.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.38 to a high of 22.05. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Panama Petrochem's value of 19.60% is 23.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Panama Petrochem ranks #558 out of 869 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Panama Petrochem has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Panama Petrochem's Gross Margin % compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Panama Petrochem ranks #558 out of 869 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Panama Petrochem in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Panama Petrochem's value of 19.60% is 23.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Panama Petrochem's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.38 to 22.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.04 vs. the industry median of 25.70, Panama Petrochem 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Gross Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 25.70, based on 869 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. Panama Petrochem's current Gross Margin % of 19.60% is 23.7% 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 Panama Petrochem 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. Panama Petrochem's current Gross Margin % is 19.60%, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 16.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Panama Petrochem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Panama Petrochem (BOM:524820) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹426.49, compared to a current price of ₹412.60 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.60%, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 16.04 and 23.7% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.70. Panama Petrochem's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 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 Panama Petrochem (BOM:524820), the current Gross Margin % is 19.60% 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 Panama Petrochem (BOM:524820) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Panama Petrochem stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹412.60 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹426.49.
GuruFocus considers Panama Petrochem to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:524820:
Gross Margin %: 19.60% (22% above median its 10-year median of 16.04)
GF Value™: ₹426.49 vs. price of ₹412.60 (3.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.7% below the Oil & Gas median (#558 of 869)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:524820 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Panama Petrochem Ltd manufactures and exports petroleum specialty products. Its products are white oil/liquid paraffin oil, petroleum jelly, transformer oil, rubber process oil, industrial oils and greases, drilling fluids, and others. The products are used in inks and resins, printing, textiles, rubber, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, power, cables, and for other industrial purposes. The geographical segment of the sales is divided into two segments Domestic and Overseas.
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