BP Castrol KKBPKKF 81 Gross Margin % is 39.46% as of Dec. 2025, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 49.89. GuruFocus rates BPKKF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.44. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 872 Oil & Gas companies, BP Castrol KK ranks better than 68.69% on this metric.
BP Castrol KK gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for BP Castrol KK's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BPKKF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.17 Med: 49.89 Max: 55.23
Current: 39.54
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of BP Castrol KK was 55.23%. The lowest was 37.17%. And the median was 49.89%.
BPKKF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 68.69% of 872
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.535
vs BPKKF: 39.54
BP Castrol KK had a gross margin of 39.46% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for BP Castrol KK was -8.00% per year.
BP Castrol KK (OTCPK:BPKKF) 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
BP Castrol KK had a gross margin of 39.46% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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.
BP Castrol KK Gross Margin % Related Terms
BP Castrol KK Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BP Castrol KK'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 Refining & Marketing subindustry, BP Castrol KK'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.
BP Castrol KK Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, BP Castrol KK's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BP Castrol KK'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.
BP Castrol KK (BPKKF) has a Gross Margin % of 39.46% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on BP Castrol KK and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 49.89. Over the past decade, BP Castrol KK's Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.17 to 55.23. According to the industry distribution chart, BP Castrol KK ranks #273 out of 872 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 31.3%.
Is BP Castrol KK's Gross Margin % too high?
BP Castrol KK's current Gross Margin % of 39.46% is 21% below median its 10-year median of 49.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.17 to a high of 55.23. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.54. BP Castrol KK's value of 39.46% is 54.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BP Castrol KK ranks #273 out of 872 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BP Castrol KK has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BP Castrol KK's Gross Margin % compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, BP Castrol KK ranks #273 out of 872 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts BP Castrol KK in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.54. BP Castrol KK's value of 39.46% is 54.5% above this benchmark. Historically, BP Castrol KK's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.17 to 55.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.89 vs. the industry median of 25.54, BP Castrol KK 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 25.54, based on 872 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. BP Castrol KK's current Gross Margin % of 39.46% is 54.5% 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 BP Castrol KK and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BP Castrol KK's current Gross Margin % is 39.46%, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 49.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BP Castrol KK stock overvalued right now?
BP Castrol KK (BPKKF) has a current Gross Margin % of 39.46%. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.44, compared to a current price of $5.80 — trading 9.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.46%, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 49.89 and 54.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.54. BP Castrol KK's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 BP Castrol KK (BPKKF), the current Gross Margin % is 39.46% 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 BP Castrol KK (BPKKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BP Castrol KK stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.80 is trading 9.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.44.
Key valuation signals for BPKKF:
Gross Margin %: 39.46% (21% below median its 10-year median of 49.89)
GF Value™: $6.44 vs. price of $5.80 (9.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#273 of 872)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BPKKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BP Castrol KK engages in the development, manufacture, import, and sale of automotive lubricating oil in Japan. The company sells its product under the brand name BP brand and the Castrol brand. The BP brand is divided into Vervis, Vervis sport, and mini. The Castrol brand is the top brand of lubricant. Both the brands are used for the consumer business and professional business.
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