Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC (DFM:EMPOWER) Gross Margin %: 49.98% (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Above Median


DFM:EMPOWER Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corp PJSC DFM:EMPOWER
79 GF Score
Price د.إ1.68
GF Value د.إ1.87
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC Gross Margin %?

Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC DFM:EMPOWER 79 Gross Margin % is 49.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 44.26. GuruFocus rates DFM:EMPOWER with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ1.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 489 Utilities - Regulated companies, Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC ranks better than 71.78% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ322 Mil. Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was د.إ645 Mil. Therefore, Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 49.98%.

Warning Sign:

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corp PJSC 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 Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

DFM:EMPOWER' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 42.24   Med: 44.26   Max: 48.45
Current: 43.36


During the past 7 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC was 48.45%. The lowest was 42.24%. And the median was 44.26%.

DFM:EMPOWER's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
71.78% of 489 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.88 vs DFM:EMPOWER: 43.36

Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC had a gross margin of 49.98% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC was -2.40% per year.


Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC  (DFM:EMPOWER) 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

Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC had a gross margin of 49.98% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.


Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC Gross Margin % Related Terms


Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC'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.

Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC Gross Margin % Chart

Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 44.72 45.25 43.37 42.24 42.80

Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 47.55 41.66 36.00 50.13 49.98

DFM:EMPOWER vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC'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.


Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC'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 )
=1488.3 / 3477.611
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(3477.611 - 1989.283) / 3477.611
=42.80 %

Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=322.2 / 644.769
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(644.769 - 322.525) / 644.769
=49.98 %

* 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 49.98% mean?
Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC (DFM:EMPOWER) has a Gross Margin % of 49.98% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 44.26. Over the past decade, Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.24 to 48.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC ranks #138 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 28.2%.
Is Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's current Gross Margin % of 49.98% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 44.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.24 to a high of 48.45. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's value of 49.98% is 61.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC ranks #138 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's Gross Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC ranks #138 out of 489 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's value of 49.98% is 61.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.24 to 48.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.26 vs. the industry median of 30.88, Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC 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. Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's current Gross Margin % of 49.98% is 61.9% 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 Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC 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. Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's current Gross Margin % is 49.98%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 44.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC (DFM:EMPOWER) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ1.87, compared to a current price of د.إ1.68 — trading 10.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.98%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 44.26 and 61.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.88. Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 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 Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC (DFM:EMPOWER), the current Gross Margin % is 49.98% 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 Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC (DFM:EMPOWER) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of د.إ1.68 is trading 10.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ1.87. GuruFocus considers Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DFM:EMPOWER:

  • Gross Margin %: 49.98% (13% above median its 10-year median of 44.26)
  • GF Value™: د.إ1.87 vs. price of د.إ1.68 (10.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 61.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#138 of 489)

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


Emirates Central Cooling Systems PJSC Business Description

Address Block A, Jumeirah Beach Road, 2nd December Street, PO Box 8081, Al Hudaiba Awards Building, 8th Floor, Opposite Etihad Museum, Dubai, ARE
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corp PJSC offers district cooling services, and management, operation, and maintenance of central cooling plants and related distribution networks. The group has two operating and reportable segments: Chilled water and Pre-insulated pipe business. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Chilled water segment, which constructs, owns, assembles, installs, operates, and maintains cooling and conditioning systems. In addition, it distributes and sells chilled water for use in district cooling technologies. The Pre-insulated pipe business is involved in manufacturing, assembling, and selling activities relating to the expansion of the group's chilled water business. Geographically, the group generates all of its revenue from the United Arab Emirates.
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