Alupar InvestimentoBSP:ALUP4 +0.67%63 Gross Margin % is 63.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 72.95. GuruFocus rates BSP:ALUP4 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of R$10.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Alupar Investimento ranks better than 82.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alupar Investimento's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:ALUP4'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 53.72 Med: 72.95 Max: 81.93
Current: 66.96
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Alupar Investimento was 81.93%. The lowest was 53.72%. And the median was 72.95%.
BSP:ALUP4's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 82.13% of 403
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 31.35
vs BSP:ALUP4: 66.96
Alupar Investimento had a gross margin of 63.34% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Alupar Investimento was 2.80% per year.
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
Alupar Investimento had a gross margin of 63.34% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Alupar Investimento Gross Margin % Related Terms
Alupar Investimento Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alupar Investimento'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 Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Alupar Investimento'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.
Alupar Investimento Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Alupar Investimento's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alupar Investimento'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.
Alupar Investimento (BSP:ALUP4) has a Gross Margin % of 63.34% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Alupar Investimento and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 72.95. Over the past decade, Alupar Investimento's Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.72 to 81.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Alupar Investimento ranks #72 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is Alupar Investimento's Gross Margin % too high?
Alupar Investimento's current Gross Margin % of 63.34% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 72.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.72 to a high of 81.93. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Alupar Investimento's value of 63.34% is 102% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alupar Investimento ranks #72 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alupar Investimento has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alupar Investimento's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Alupar Investimento ranks #72 out of 403 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Alupar Investimento in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Alupar Investimento's value of 63.34% is 102% above this benchmark. Historically, Alupar Investimento's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.72 to 81.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 72.95 vs. the industry median of 31.35, Alupar Investimento 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. Alupar Investimento's current Gross Margin % of 63.34% is 102% 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 Alupar Investimento 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. Alupar Investimento's current Gross Margin % is 63.34%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 72.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alupar Investimento stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alupar Investimento (BSP:ALUP4) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$10.10, compared to a current price of R$10.56 — trading 4.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 63.34%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 72.95 and 102% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.35. Alupar Investimento's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Alupar Investimento (BSP:ALUP4), the current Gross Margin % is 63.34% 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 Alupar Investimento (BSP:ALUP4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alupar Investimento stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$10.56 is trading 4.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$10.10.
GuruFocus considers Alupar Investimento to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:ALUP4:
Gross Margin %: 63.34% (13% below median its 10-year median of 72.95)
GF Value™: R$10.10 vs. price of R$10.56 (4.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 102% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#72 of 403)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:ALUP4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alupar Investimento SA is an investment in other entities operating in the energy and infrastructure industries, in Brazil and abroad. It has two segments Transmission segment and the Generation segment. Its sources of revenue include energy transmission revenue, infrastructure revenue, revenue from the remuneration of concession assets, and revenue from energy supply. The majority of revenue comes from the remuneration of concession assets. It generates the vast majority of its revenue in Brazil.
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