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GP PetroleumsBOM:532543 -1.19%73 Gross Margin % is 17.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 14.08. GuruFocus rates BOM:532543 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹45.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 870 Oil & Gas companies, GP Petroleums ranks worse than 67.36% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for GP Petroleums's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:532543'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.68 Med: 14.08 Max: 24.05
Current: 15.39
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of GP Petroleums was 24.05%. The lowest was 10.68%. And the median was 14.08%.
BOM:532543's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 67.36% of 870
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.74
vs BOM:532543: 15.39
GP Petroleums had a gross margin of 17.93% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for GP Petroleums was 3.00% per year.
GP Petroleums (BOM:532543) 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
GP Petroleums had a gross margin of 17.93% 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.
GP Petroleums Gross Margin % Related Terms
GP Petroleums Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GP Petroleums'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:532543 vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, GP Petroleums'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.
GP Petroleums Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, GP Petroleums's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GP Petroleums'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.
GP Petroleums (BOM:532543) has a Gross Margin % of 17.93% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on GP Petroleums and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 14.08. Over the past decade, GP Petroleums' Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.68 to 24.05. According to the industry distribution chart, GP Petroleums ranks #586 out of 870 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 67.4%.
Is GP Petroleums' Gross Margin % too high?
GP Petroleums' current Gross Margin % of 17.93% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 14.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.68 to a high of 24.05. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.74. GP Petroleums' value of 17.93% is 30.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GP Petroleums ranks #586 out of 870 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, GP Petroleums has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GP Petroleums' Gross Margin % compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, GP Petroleums ranks #586 out of 870 companies for Gross Margin %. This places GP Petroleums in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.74. GP Petroleums' value of 17.93% is 30.3% below this benchmark. Historically, GP Petroleums' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.68 to 24.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.08 vs. the industry median of 25.74, GP Petroleums 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 25.74, based on 870 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. GP Petroleums's current Gross Margin % of 17.93% is 30.3% 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 GP Petroleums and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GP Petroleums's current Gross Margin % is 17.93%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 14.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GP Petroleums stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GP Petroleums (BOM:532543) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹45.79, compared to a current price of ₹37.40 — trading 18.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.93%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 14.08 and 30.3% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.74. GP Petroleums' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 GP Petroleums (BOM:532543), the current Gross Margin % is 17.93% 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 GP Petroleums (BOM:532543) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GP Petroleums stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹37.40 is trading 18.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹45.79.
GuruFocus considers GP Petroleums to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:532543:
Gross Margin %: 17.93% (27% above median its 10-year median of 14.08)
GF Value™: ₹45.79 vs. price of ₹37.40 (18.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.3% below the Oil & Gas median (#586 of 870)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:532543 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GP Petroleums Ltd is an Indian company that operates in the petrochemical industry. The company specializes in industrial and automotive lubricants, process oils, transformer oils, greases, and other specialties under the brand name REPSOL and IPOL in India and overseas markets. The company operates in two business segments - The trading segment that includes trading activities through base oil trading; and the Manufacturing segment that includes the manufacturing and marketing of lubricating oils and greases. The majority of its revenue is derived from the manufacturing segment. It also derives revenue from interest on bank deposits and other financial assets and income from rental.
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