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Azevedo & Travassos EnergiaBSP:AZTE3 -8.45%4 Gross Margin % is 60.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 45.75. GuruFocus rates BSP:AZTE3 with a GF Score™ of 4/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 868 Oil & Gas companies, Azevedo & Travassos Energia ranks better than 92.17% on this metric.
Azevedo & Travassos Energia (BSP:AZTE3) 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
Azevedo & Travassos Energia had a gross margin of 60.52% 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.
Azevedo & Travassos Energia Gross Margin % Related Terms
Azevedo & Travassos Energia Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
BSP:AZTE3 vs COP, EOG, FANG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Azevedo & Travassos Energia'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.
Azevedo & Travassos Energia Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Azevedo & Travassos Energia's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Azevedo & Travassos Energia'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.
Azevedo & Travassos Energia (BSP:AZTE3) has a Gross Margin % of 60.52% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Azevedo & Travassos Energia and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 45.75. Over the past decade, Azevedo & Travassos Energia's Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.35 to 68.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Azevedo & Travassos Energia ranks #68 out of 868 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 7.8%.
Is Azevedo & Travassos Energia's Gross Margin % too high?
Azevedo & Travassos Energia's current Gross Margin % of 60.52% is 32% above median its 10-year median of 45.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.35 to a high of 68.82. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Azevedo & Travassos Energia's value of 60.52% is 133.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Azevedo & Travassos Energia ranks #68 out of 868 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Azevedo & Travassos Energia has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Azevedo & Travassos Energia's Gross Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Azevedo & Travassos Energia ranks #68 out of 868 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Azevedo & Travassos Energia in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Azevedo & Travassos Energia's value of 60.52% is 133.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Azevedo & Travassos Energia's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.35 to 68.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.75 vs. the industry median of 25.96, Azevedo & Travassos Energia 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 25.96, based on 868 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. Azevedo & Travassos Energia's current Gross Margin % of 60.52% is 133.2% 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 Azevedo & Travassos Energia and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Azevedo & Travassos Energia's current Gross Margin % is 60.52%, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 45.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Azevedo & Travassos Energia stock overvalued right now?
Azevedo & Travassos Energia (BSP:AZTE3) has a current Gross Margin % of 60.52%. The current Gross Margin % is 60.52%, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 45.75 and 133.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.96. Azevedo & Travassos Energia's overall GF Score™ is 4/100 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 Azevedo & Travassos Energia (BSP:AZTE3), the current Gross Margin % is 60.52% 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.
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