EDESA Holding (BUE:EDSH) Gross Margin %: 25.82% (As of Jun. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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BUE:EDSH EDESA Holding SA BUE:EDSH
43 GF Score
Price ARS2,500.00
GF Value ARS1,033.13
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is EDESA Holding Gross Margin %?

EDESA Holding BUE:EDSH 43 Gross Margin % is 25.82% as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 31.19. GuruFocus rates BUE:EDSH with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS1,033.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 486 Utilities - Regulated companies, EDESA Holding ranks worse than 50.21% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. EDESA Holding's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS29,474 Mil. EDESA Holding's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS114,132 Mil. Therefore, EDESA Holding's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 25.82%.

Warning Sign:

EDESA Holding SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.4%.


The historical rank and industry rank for EDESA Holding's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

BUE:EDSH' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.07   Med: 31.19   Max: 49.95
Current: 30.72


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of EDESA Holding was 49.95%. The lowest was 13.07%. And the median was 31.19%.

BUE:EDSH's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
50.21% of 486 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.76 vs BUE:EDSH: 30.72

EDESA Holding had a gross margin of 25.82% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for EDESA Holding was -2.40% per year.


EDESA Holding  (BUE:EDSH) 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

EDESA Holding had a gross margin of 25.82% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => 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.


EDESA Holding Gross Margin % Related Terms


EDESA Holding Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for EDESA Holding'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.

EDESA Holding Gross Margin % Chart

EDESA Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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EDESA Holding Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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BUE:EDSH vs NEE, SO, DUK: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, EDESA Holding'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.


EDESA Holding Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, EDESA Holding's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where EDESA Holding's Gross Margin % falls into.


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EDESA Holding Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

EDESA Holding's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=131047 / 429001
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(429001 - 297954) / 429001
=30.55 %

EDESA Holding's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=29474 / 114132
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(114132 - 84658) / 114132
=25.82 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 25.82% mean?
EDESA Holding (BUE:EDSH) has a Gross Margin % of 25.82% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on EDESA Holding and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 31.19. Over the past decade, EDESA Holding's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.07 to 49.95. According to the industry distribution chart, EDESA Holding ranks #244 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 50.2%.
Is EDESA Holding's Gross Margin % too high?
EDESA Holding's current Gross Margin % of 25.82% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 31.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.07 to a high of 49.95. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.76. EDESA Holding's value of 25.82% is 16.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EDESA Holding ranks #244 out of 486 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, EDESA Holding has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EDESA Holding's Gross Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, EDESA Holding ranks #244 out of 486 companies for Gross Margin %. This places EDESA Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.76. EDESA Holding's value of 25.82% is 16.1% below this benchmark. Historically, EDESA Holding's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.07 to 49.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.19 vs. the industry median of 30.76, EDESA Holding 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 30.76, based on 486 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. EDESA Holding's current Gross Margin % of 25.82% is 16.1% 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 EDESA Holding and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EDESA Holding's current Gross Margin % is 25.82%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 31.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EDESA Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EDESA Holding (BUE:EDSH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS1,033.13, compared to a current price of ARS2,500.00 — trading 142% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.82%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 31.19 and 16.1% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.76. EDESA Holding's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 8 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 EDESA Holding (BUE:EDSH), the current Gross Margin % is 25.82% as of Jun. 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 EDESA Holding (BUE:EDSH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EDESA Holding stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ARS2,500.00 is trading 142% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS1,033.13. GuruFocus considers EDESA Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BUE:EDSH:

  • Gross Margin %: 25.82% (17% below median its 10-year median of 31.19)
  • GF Value™: ARS1,033.13 vs. price of ARS2,500.00 (142% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 16.1% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#244 of 486)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:EDSH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


EDESA Holding Business Description

Address Pasaje Zorrilla 29, Salta, ARG
EDESA Holding SA operates in the business of distribution of electricity in the dispersed market, both in the province of Salta.
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