Electric Power Development CoEDRWY 54 Gross Margin % is 4.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 8.97. GuruFocus rates EDRWY with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.61. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Electric Power Development Co ranks worse than 87.84% on this metric.
Electric Power Development Co (OTCPK:EDRWY) 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
Electric Power Development Co had a gross margin of 4.01% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Electric Power Development Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Electric Power Development Co 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.
Electric Power Development Co Gross Margin % Chart
Electric Power Development Co Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Electric Power Development 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.
Electric Power Development Co Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Electric Power Development Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Electric Power Development 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.
Electric Power Development Co (EDRWY) has a Gross Margin % of 4.01% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Electric Power Development Co and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 8.97. Over the past decade, Electric Power Development Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.02 to 12.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Electric Power Development Co ranks #354 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 87.8%.
Is Electric Power Development Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Electric Power Development Co's current Gross Margin % of 4.01% is 55% below median its 10-year median of 8.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.02 to a high of 12.19. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Electric Power Development Co's value of 4.01% is 87.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Electric Power Development Co ranks #354 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Electric Power Development Co has a GF Score™ of 54/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Electric Power Development Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Electric Power Development Co ranks #354 out of 403 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Electric Power Development Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Electric Power Development Co's value of 4.01% is 87.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Electric Power Development Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.02 to 12.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.97 vs. the industry median of 31.35, Electric Power Development Co 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 31.35, based on 403 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. Electric Power Development Co's current Gross Margin % of 4.01% is 87.2% 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 Electric Power Development Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Electric Power Development Co's current Gross Margin % is 4.01%, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 8.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Electric Power Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Electric Power Development Co (EDRWY) has a current Gross Margin % of 4.01%. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.61, compared to a current price of $24.95 — trading 50.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 4.01%, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 8.97 and 87.2% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.35. Electric Power Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Electric Power Development Co (EDRWY), the current Gross Margin % is 4.01% 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 Electric Power Development Co (EDRWY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electric Power Development Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.95 is trading 50.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.61.
Key valuation signals for EDRWY:
Gross Margin %: 4.01% (55% below median its 10-year median of 8.97)
GF Value™: $16.61 vs. price of $24.95 (50.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 87.2% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#354 of 403)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EDRWY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Electric Power Development Co Business Description
Electric Power Development Co Ltd is a Japanese electric utility company involved in the generation, transmission, distribution, and retail sale of energy. The company operates through four segments. The Power Generation segment covers hydro, thermal, and wind power generation, along with maintenance, operation, and electricity sales. The Power Transmission and Transformation segment focuses on grid and network operations. Electricity-related Businesses support generation and transmission activities to ensure smooth and efficient operations. The Overseas Business engages in power generation and related services abroad. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Power Generation Business segment.
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