Caribbean Utilities CoCUPUF 72 Gross Margin % is 37.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 39.32. GuruFocus rates CUPUF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 489 Utilities - Regulated companies, Caribbean Utilities Co ranks better than 68.92% on this metric.
CUPUF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 68.92% of 489
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.88
vs CUPUF: 40.41
Caribbean Utilities Co had a gross margin of 37.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Caribbean Utilities Co was -2.20% per year.
Caribbean Utilities Co (OTCPK:CUPUF) 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
Caribbean Utilities Co had a gross margin of 37.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Caribbean Utilities Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Caribbean Utilities Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Caribbean Utilities Co'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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Caribbean Utilities Co'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.
Caribbean Utilities Co Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Caribbean Utilities Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caribbean Utilities Co'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.
Caribbean Utilities Co (CUPUF) has a Gross Margin % of 37.06% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Caribbean Utilities Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.32. Over the past decade, Caribbean Utilities Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.22 to 44.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Caribbean Utilities Co ranks #152 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 31.1%.
Is Caribbean Utilities Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Caribbean Utilities Co's current Gross Margin % of 37.06% is near median its 10-year median of 39.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.22 to a high of 44.09. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. Caribbean Utilities Co's value of 37.06% is 20% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caribbean Utilities Co ranks #152 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Caribbean Utilities Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caribbean Utilities Co's Gross Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Caribbean Utilities Co ranks #152 out of 489 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Caribbean Utilities Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. Caribbean Utilities Co's value of 37.06% is 20% above this benchmark. Historically, Caribbean Utilities Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.22 to 44.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.32 vs. the industry median of 30.88, Caribbean Utilities Co 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 - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.88, based on 489 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. Caribbean Utilities Co's current Gross Margin % of 37.06% is 20% 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 Caribbean Utilities Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caribbean Utilities Co's current Gross Margin % is 37.06%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caribbean Utilities Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caribbean Utilities Co (CUPUF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.38, compared to a current price of $14.20 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 37.06%, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.32 and 20% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.88. Caribbean Utilities Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 11 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 Caribbean Utilities Co (CUPUF), the current Gross Margin % is 37.06% 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 Caribbean Utilities Co (CUPUF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caribbean Utilities Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.20 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.38.
GuruFocus considers Caribbean Utilities Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CUPUF:
Gross Margin %: 37.06% (near median its 10-year median of 39.32)
GF Value™: $12.38 vs. price of $14.20 (14.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#152 of 489)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CUPUF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Caribbean Utilities Co Ltd is the sole supplier of electricity on Grand Cayman. The company uses diesel generation to produce electricity for Grand Cayman. It operates in one business segment, electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and telecommunication, and one geographic area, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
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