Dynagas LNG Partners LPDLNG -0.88%74 Gross Margin % is 46.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 53.18. GuruFocus rates DLNG with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 867 Oil & Gas companies, Dynagas LNG Partners LP ranks better than 81.66% on this metric.
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
Dynagas LNG Partners LP had a gross margin of 46.98% 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.
Dynagas LNG Partners LP Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dynagas LNG Partners LP 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.
DLNG vs TORO, NFE, MMLP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Dynagas LNG Partners LP'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.
Dynagas LNG Partners LP Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Dynagas LNG Partners LP's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dynagas LNG Partners LP'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.
Dynagas LNG Partners LP (DLNG) has a Gross Margin % of 46.98% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dynagas LNG Partners LP and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 53.18. Over the past decade, Dynagas LNG Partners LP's Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.26 to 64.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Dynagas LNG Partners LP ranks #159 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.
Is Dynagas LNG Partners LP's Gross Margin % too high?
Dynagas LNG Partners LP's current Gross Margin % of 46.98% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 53.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.26 to a high of 64.74. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Dynagas LNG Partners LP's value of 46.98% is 82.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dynagas LNG Partners LP ranks #159 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dynagas LNG Partners LP has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dynagas LNG Partners LP's Gross Margin % compare to TORO and NFE?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Dynagas LNG Partners LP ranks #159 out of 867 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Dynagas LNG Partners LP in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Dynagas LNG Partners LP's value of 46.98% is 82.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Dynagas LNG Partners LP's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.26 to 64.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.18 vs. the industry median of 25.70, Dynagas LNG Partners LP 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Gross Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 25.70, based on 867 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. Dynagas LNG Partners LP's current Gross Margin % of 46.98% is 82.8% 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 Dynagas LNG Partners LP and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dynagas LNG Partners LP's current Gross Margin % is 46.98%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 53.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dynagas LNG Partners LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dynagas LNG Partners LP (DLNG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.61, compared to a current price of $3.36 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 46.98%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 53.18 and 82.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.70. Dynagas LNG Partners LP's 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 Dynagas LNG Partners LP (DLNG), the current Gross Margin % is 46.98% 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 Dynagas LNG Partners LP (DLNG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dynagas LNG Partners LP stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.36 is trading 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.61.
GuruFocus considers Dynagas LNG Partners LP to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DLNG:
Gross Margin %: 46.98% (12% below median its 10-year median of 53.18)
GF Value™: $3.61 vs. price of $3.36 (6.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#159 of 867)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DLNG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dynagas LNG Partners LP is a limited partnership company focused on owning and operating high specification and versatile LNG carriers that are employed on multi-year contracts with international energy companies, providing the benefits of stable cash flows and high utilization rates. The company defines charters of two years or more as multi-year charters. Its current LNG Carrier fleet is optimized for trading flexibility. In addition to conventional trade, part of LNG Carrier fleet is assigned with Ice Class 1A FS notation and is winterized, which enables trade in subzero and ice bound conditions.
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