Genel EnergyFRA:4VL 48 Gross Margin % is 1.10% as of Dec. 2025, which is 97% below its 10-year median of 32.29. GuruFocus rates FRA:4VL with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 867 Oil & Gas companies, Genel Energy ranks worse than 91.93% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Genel Energy's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4VL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -16.47 Med: 32.29 Max: 58.07
Current: 1.52
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Genel Energy was 58.07%. The lowest was -16.47%. And the median was 32.29%.
FRA:4VL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 91.93% of 867
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.7
vs FRA:4VL: 1.52
Genel Energy had a gross margin of 1.10% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Genel Energy was 0.00% per year.
Genel Energy (FRA:4VL) 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
Genel Energy had a gross margin of 1.10% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Genel Energy Gross Margin % Related Terms
Genel Energy Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Genel Energy'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.
FRA:4VL vs COP, EOG, OXY: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Genel Energy'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.
Genel Energy Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Genel Energy's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genel Energy'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.
Genel Energy (FRA:4VL) has a Gross Margin % of 1.10% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Genel Energy and its competitors. This is 97% below median its historical median of 32.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Genel Energy ranks #797 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 91.9%.
Is Genel Energy's Gross Margin % too high?
Genel Energy's current Gross Margin % of 1.10% is 97% below median its 10-year median of 32.29. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Genel Energy's value of 1.10% is 95.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genel Energy ranks #797 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Genel Energy has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genel Energy's Gross Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Genel Energy ranks #797 out of 867 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Genel Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Genel Energy's value of 1.10% is 95.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 32.29 vs. the industry median of 25.70, Genel Energy 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 25.70, 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. Genel Energy's current Gross Margin % of 1.10% is 95.7% 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 Genel Energy 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. Genel Energy's current Gross Margin % is 1.10%, which is 97% below median its own 10-year median of 32.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genel Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genel Energy (FRA:4VL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.74, compared to a current price of €0.59 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 1.10%, which is 97% below median its 10-year median of 32.29 and 95.7% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.70. Genel Energy's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Genel Energy (FRA:4VL), the current Gross Margin % is 1.10% 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 Genel Energy (FRA:4VL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genel Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.59 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.74.
GuruFocus considers Genel Energy to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4VL:
Gross Margin %: 1.10% (97% below median its 10-year median of 32.29)
GF Value™: €0.74 vs. price of €0.59 (20% below fair value)
Industry Position: 95.7% below the Oil & Gas median (#797 of 867)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4VL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Genel Energy PLC produces oil and gas predominantly in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. The company has two reportable business segments: Production and Pre-production. Capital allocation decisions for the production segment are considered in the context of the cash flows expected from the production and sale of crude oil. The production segment is comprised of the producing fields on the Tawke PSC (Tawke and Peshkabir fields), which are located in the KRI and make sales predominantly to the KRG. The pre-production segment comprises exploration activity, principally located in Oman, Somaliland, and Morocco.
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