China Oilfield ServicesCHOLF 74 Gross Margin % is 18.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 15.79. GuruFocus rates CHOLF with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.34 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 872 Oil & Gas companies, China Oilfield Services ranks worse than 62.27% on this metric.
CHOLF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 62.27% of 872
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.535
vs CHOLF: 17.56
China Oilfield Services had a gross margin of 18.42% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for China Oilfield Services was -3.60% per year.
China Oilfield Services (OTCPK:CHOLF) 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
China Oilfield Services had a gross margin of 18.42% 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.
China Oilfield Services Gross Margin % Related Terms
China Oilfield Services 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.
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, China Oilfield Services'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.
China Oilfield Services Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, China Oilfield Services's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Oilfield Services'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.
China Oilfield Services (CHOLF) has a Gross Margin % of 18.42% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on China Oilfield Services and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 15.79. According to the industry distribution chart, China Oilfield Services ranks #543 out of 872 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 62.3%.
Is China Oilfield Services' Gross Margin % too high?
China Oilfield Services' current Gross Margin % of 18.42% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 15.79. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.54. China Oilfield Services' value of 18.42% is 27.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Oilfield Services ranks #543 out of 872 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Oilfield Services has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Oilfield Services' Gross Margin % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, China Oilfield Services ranks #543 out of 872 companies for Gross Margin %. This places China Oilfield Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.54. China Oilfield Services' value of 18.42% is 27.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.79 vs. the industry median of 25.54, China Oilfield Services 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Gross Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 25.54, based on 872 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. China Oilfield Services's current Gross Margin % of 18.42% is 27.9% 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 China Oilfield Services and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Oilfield Services's current Gross Margin % is 18.42%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 15.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Oilfield Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Oilfield Services (CHOLF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.34, compared to a current price of $0.88 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.42%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 15.79 and 27.9% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.54. China Oilfield Services' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 China Oilfield Services (CHOLF), the current Gross Margin % is 18.42% 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 China Oilfield Services (CHOLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Oilfield Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.88 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.34.
GuruFocus considers China Oilfield Services to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHOLF:
Gross Margin %: 18.42% (17% above median its 10-year median of 15.79)
GF Value™: $1.34 vs. price of $0.88 (34.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.9% below the Oil & Gas median (#543 of 872)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHOLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Oilfield Services Ltd is engaged in the provision of oilfield services including drilling services, well services, marine support services, and geophysical acquisition and surveying services. It operates in four segments namely the drilling services segment offers oilfield drilling services, the well services segment offers logging and downhole services, the marine support services segment is engaged in the transportation of materials, supplies, and personnel to offshore facilities, moving and positioning drilling structures, and the geophysical acquisition and surveying services segment is engaged in the provision of offshore seismic data acquisition and marine surveying. It generates the majority of its revenue from Well services segment.
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