China Oil And Gas GroupCLSZF 55 Gross Margin % is 14.80% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 14.59. GuruFocus rates CLSZF with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 872 Oil & Gas companies, China Oil And Gas Group ranks worse than 70.53% on this metric.
CLSZF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 70.53% of 872
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.62
vs CLSZF: 13.60
China Oil And Gas Group had a gross margin of 14.80% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for China Oil And Gas Group was -4.30% per year.
China Oil And Gas Group (OTCPK:CLSZF) 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 Oil And Gas Group had a gross margin of 14.80% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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 Oil And Gas Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
China Oil And Gas Group 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 Refining & Marketing subindustry, China Oil And Gas 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.
China Oil And Gas Group Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, China Oil And Gas Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Oil And Gas 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.
China Oil And Gas Group (CLSZF) has a Gross Margin % of 14.80% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on China Oil And Gas Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.59. Over the past decade, China Oil And Gas Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.64 to 17.50. According to the industry distribution chart, China Oil And Gas Group ranks #615 out of 872 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is China Oil And Gas Group's Gross Margin % too high?
China Oil And Gas Group's current Gross Margin % of 14.80% is near median its 10-year median of 14.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.64 to a high of 17.50. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.62. China Oil And Gas Group's value of 14.80% is 42.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Oil And Gas Group ranks #615 out of 872 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Oil And Gas Group has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Oil And Gas Group's Gross Margin % compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, China Oil And Gas Group ranks #615 out of 872 companies for Gross Margin %. This places China Oil And Gas Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.62. China Oil And Gas Group's value of 14.80% is 42.2% below this benchmark. Historically, China Oil And Gas Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.64 to 17.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.59 vs. the industry median of 25.62, China Oil And Gas Group 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 25.62, 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 Oil And Gas Group's current Gross Margin % of 14.80% is 42.2% 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 Oil And Gas Group and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Oil And Gas Group's current Gross Margin % is 14.80%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Oil And Gas Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Oil And Gas Group (CLSZF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.04, compared to a current price of $0.03 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.80%, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.59 and 42.2% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.62. China Oil And Gas Group's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 China Oil And Gas Group (CLSZF), the current Gross Margin % is 14.80% 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.
Is China Oil And Gas Group (CLSZF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Oil And Gas Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.03 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.04.
GuruFocus considers China Oil And Gas Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CLSZF:
Gross Margin %: 14.80% (near median its 10-year median of 14.59)
GF Value™: $0.04 vs. price of $0.03 (25% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.2% below the Oil & Gas median (#615 of 872)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CLSZF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Oil And Gas Group Ltd and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in investment in natural gas and energy-related business. The business operations of the company include piped city gas business, pipeline design, and construction; transportation, distribution, and sale of compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas; and development, production, and sale of crude oil and gas and other upstream energy resources. The company operates through the segments of Sales and distribution of natural gas and other related products; Gas pipeline construction and connection; Exploitation and production of crude oil and natural gas; and Production and sales of coal-derived clean energy and other related products. The majority of the company's revenue comes from Mainland China.
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