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COX ABG GroupCHIX:COXGE 28 Gross Margin % is 56.14% as of Dec. 2025, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 33.06. GuruFocus rates CHIX:COXGE with a GF Score™ of 28/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 404 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, COX ABG Group ranks better than 75.5% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for COX ABG Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:COXGe'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -36.19 Med: 33.06 Max: 67.26
Current: 54.63
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of COX ABG Group was 67.26%. The lowest was -36.19%. And the median was 33.06%.
CHIX:COXGe's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 75.5% of 404
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 31.32
vs CHIX:COXGe: 54.63
COX ABG Group had a gross margin of 56.14% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for COX ABG Group was 0.00% per year.
COX ABG Group (CHIX:COXGe) 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
COX ABG Group had a gross margin of 56.14% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
COX ABG Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
COX ABG Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for COX ABG Group'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.
COX ABG Group Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, COX ABG Group'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.
COX ABG Group Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, COX ABG Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where COX ABG Group'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.
COX ABG Group (CHIX:COXGE) has a Gross Margin % of 56.14% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on COX ABG Group and its competitors. This is 70% above median its historical median of 33.06. According to the industry distribution chart, COX ABG Group ranks #99 out of 404 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is COX ABG Group's Gross Margin % too high?
COX ABG Group's current Gross Margin % of 56.14% is 70% above median its 10-year median of 33.06. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.32. COX ABG Group's value of 56.14% is 79.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, COX ABG Group ranks #99 out of 404 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, COX ABG Group has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does COX ABG Group's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, COX ABG Group ranks #99 out of 404 companies for Gross Margin %. This places COX ABG Group in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.32. COX ABG Group's value of 56.14% is 79.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 33.06 vs. the industry median of 31.32, COX ABG Group 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 31.32, based on 404 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. COX ABG Group's current Gross Margin % of 56.14% is 79.2% 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 COX ABG Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. COX ABG Group's current Gross Margin % is 56.14%, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 33.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is COX ABG Group stock overvalued right now?
COX ABG Group (CHIX:COXGE) has a current Gross Margin % of 56.14%. The current Gross Margin % is 56.14%, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 33.06 and 79.2% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.32. COX ABG Group's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 5 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 COX ABG Group (CHIX:COXGE), the current Gross Margin % is 56.14% 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.
COX ABG Group SA is a vertically and horizontally integrated utility of water and energy. In addition to the water and energy divisions, Cox also provides services including engineering and procurement (EP) and operations & maintenance (O&M) for third parties.
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