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Ampla Energia E ServicosBSP:CBEE3 +1.10%50 Gross Margin % is 10.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 11.88. GuruFocus rates BSP:CBEE3 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of R$9.18 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 490 Utilities - Regulated companies, Ampla Energia E Servicos ranks worse than 86.73% on this metric.
BSP:CBEE3's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 86.73% of 490
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.915
vs BSP:CBEE3: 11.66
Ampla Energia E Servicos had a gross margin of 10.69% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ampla Energia E Servicos was -3.90% per year.
Ampla Energia E Servicos (BSP:CBEE3) 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
Ampla Energia E Servicos had a gross margin of 10.69% 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.
Ampla Energia E Servicos Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ampla Energia E Servicos 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:CBEE3 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Ampla Energia E Servicos'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.
Ampla Energia E Servicos Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Ampla Energia E Servicos's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ampla Energia E Servicos'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.
Ampla Energia E Servicos (BSP:CBEE3) has a Gross Margin % of 10.69% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ampla Energia E Servicos and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 11.88. Over the past decade, Ampla Energia E Servicos' Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.66 to 16.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Ampla Energia E Servicos ranks #425 out of 490 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 86.7%.
Is Ampla Energia E Servicos' Gross Margin % too high?
Ampla Energia E Servicos' current Gross Margin % of 10.69% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 11.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.66 to a high of 16.99. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.92. Ampla Energia E Servicos' value of 10.69% is 65.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ampla Energia E Servicos ranks #425 out of 490 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ampla Energia E Servicos has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ampla Energia E Servicos' Gross Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Ampla Energia E Servicos ranks #425 out of 490 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ampla Energia E Servicos in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.92. Ampla Energia E Servicos' value of 10.69% is 65.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Ampla Energia E Servicos' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.66 to 16.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.88 vs. the industry median of 30.92, Ampla Energia E Servicos 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.92, based on 490 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. Ampla Energia E Servicos's current Gross Margin % of 10.69% is 65.4% 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 Ampla Energia E Servicos and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ampla Energia E Servicos's current Gross Margin % is 10.69%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 11.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ampla Energia E Servicos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ampla Energia E Servicos (BSP:CBEE3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$9.18, compared to a current price of R$10.15 — trading 10.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 10.69%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 11.88 and 65.4% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.92. Ampla Energia E Servicos' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 4 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 Ampla Energia E Servicos (BSP:CBEE3), the current Gross Margin % is 10.69% 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 Ampla Energia E Servicos (BSP:CBEE3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ampla Energia E Servicos stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$10.15 is trading 10.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$9.18.
GuruFocus considers Ampla Energia E Servicos to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:CBEE3:
Gross Margin %: 10.69% (10% below median its 10-year median of 11.88)
GF Value™: R$9.18 vs. price of R$10.15 (10.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.4% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#425 of 490)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CBEE3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ampla Energia E Servicos SA is engaged in the distribution and sale of electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Brazil. It also participates in the research linked to electric industries.
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