Etablissements Maurel & PromEBLMY 69 Gross Margin % is 41.34% as of Dec. 2025, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 50.77. GuruFocus rates EBLMY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 872 Oil & Gas companies, Etablissements Maurel & Prom ranks better than 80.62% 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
Etablissements Maurel & Prom had a gross margin of 41.34% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Etablissements Maurel & Prom Gross Margin % Related Terms
Etablissements Maurel & Prom 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.
EBLMY vs COP, EOG, FANG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Etablissements Maurel & Prom'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.
Etablissements Maurel & Prom Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Etablissements Maurel & Prom's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Etablissements Maurel & Prom'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.
Etablissements Maurel & Prom (EBLMY) has a Gross Margin % of 41.34% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Etablissements Maurel & Prom and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 50.77. Over the past decade, Etablissements Maurel & Prom's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.85 to 74.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Etablissements Maurel & Prom ranks #169 out of 872 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 19.4%.
Is Etablissements Maurel & Prom's Gross Margin % too high?
Etablissements Maurel & Prom's current Gross Margin % of 41.34% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 50.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.85 to a high of 74.55. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.54. Etablissements Maurel & Prom's value of 41.34% is 61.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Etablissements Maurel & Prom ranks #169 out of 872 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Etablissements Maurel & Prom has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Etablissements Maurel & Prom's Gross Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Etablissements Maurel & Prom ranks #169 out of 872 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Etablissements Maurel & Prom in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.54. Etablissements Maurel & Prom's value of 41.34% is 61.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Etablissements Maurel & Prom's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.85 to 74.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.77 vs. the industry median of 25.54, Etablissements Maurel & Prom 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 25.54, 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. Etablissements Maurel & Prom's current Gross Margin % of 41.34% 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 Etablissements Maurel & Prom and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Etablissements Maurel & Prom's current Gross Margin % is 41.34%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 50.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Etablissements Maurel & Prom stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Etablissements Maurel & Prom (EBLMY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.47, compared to a current price of $44.35 — trading 74.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.34%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 50.77 and 61.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.54. Etablissements Maurel & Prom's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Etablissements Maurel & Prom (EBLMY), the current Gross Margin % is 41.34% 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 Etablissements Maurel & Prom (EBLMY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Etablissements Maurel & Prom stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $44.35 is trading 74.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.47.
GuruFocus considers Etablissements Maurel & Prom to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EBLMY:
Gross Margin %: 41.34% (19% below median its 10-year median of 50.77)
GF Value™: $25.47 vs. price of $44.35 (74.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#169 of 872)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EBLMY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Etablissements Maurel & Prom is a part of the oil & gas industry in France. It specializes in the extraction and production of hydrocarbons. Its activities are split into three segments, namely Exploration, Production, and Drilling. The production of hydrocarbons, being its primary activity, generates the bulk of the company's revenues. The Production segment focuses on the production of hydrocarbons in Gabon (oil) and Tanzania. The Drilling segment is known for its ownership of a fleet of drilling rigs. The Exploration Segment focuses on oil and gas exploration and production operations. The company generates the majority of its revenue through its activities in Africa, Europe, and Latin America.
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