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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
CVO Petrochemical Refinery had a gross margin of 21.76% 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.
CVO Petrochemical Refinery Gross Margin % Related Terms
CVO Petrochemical Refinery 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.
DHA:CVOPRL vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, CVO Petrochemical Refinery'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.
CVO Petrochemical Refinery Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, CVO Petrochemical Refinery's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CVO Petrochemical Refinery'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.
CVO Petrochemical Refinery (DHA:CVOPRL) has a Gross Margin % of 21.76% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CVO Petrochemical Refinery and its competitors. This is 188% above median its historical median of 7.55. According to the industry distribution chart, CVO Petrochemical Refinery ranks #461 out of 869 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 53%.
Is CVO Petrochemical Refinery's Gross Margin % too high?
CVO Petrochemical Refinery's current Gross Margin % of 21.76% is 188% above median its 10-year median of 7.55. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.78. CVO Petrochemical Refinery's value of 21.76% is 15.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CVO Petrochemical Refinery ranks #461 out of 869 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CVO Petrochemical Refinery has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CVO Petrochemical Refinery's Gross Margin % compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, CVO Petrochemical Refinery ranks #461 out of 869 companies for Gross Margin %. This places CVO Petrochemical Refinery in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.78. CVO Petrochemical Refinery's value of 21.76% is 15.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.55 vs. the industry median of 25.78, CVO Petrochemical Refinery 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 25.78, based on 869 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. CVO Petrochemical Refinery's current Gross Margin % of 21.76% is 15.6% 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 CVO Petrochemical Refinery and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CVO Petrochemical Refinery's current Gross Margin % is 21.76%, which is 188% above median its own 10-year median of 7.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CVO Petrochemical Refinery stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CVO Petrochemical Refinery (DHA:CVOPRL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT192.23, compared to a current price of BDT180.80 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.76%, which is 188% above median its 10-year median of 7.55 and 15.6% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.78. CVO Petrochemical Refinery's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 CVO Petrochemical Refinery (DHA:CVOPRL), the current Gross Margin % is 21.76% 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 CVO Petrochemical Refinery (DHA:CVOPRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CVO Petrochemical Refinery stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BDT180.80 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT192.23.
GuruFocus considers CVO Petrochemical Refinery to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DHA:CVOPRL:
Gross Margin %: 21.76% (188% above median its 10-year median of 7.55)
GF Value™: BDT192.23 vs. price of BDT180.80 (5.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.6% below the Oil & Gas median (#461 of 869)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DHA:CVOPRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CVO Petrochemical Refinery PLC is a petrochemical company. It is engaged in the production and sale of Hydrocarbon Solvent with the use of new raw material Naphtha and also supplies fuels like Motor Spirit (MS), Mineral Turpentine (MTT), HSD (High-Speed Diesel) which it produces from Natural Gas Condensate.
63GF Score
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