Highwood Asset ManagementFRA:7PD0 -2.19%69 Gross Margin % is 66.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 68.42. GuruFocus rates FRA:7PD0 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 872 Oil & Gas companies, Highwood Asset Management ranks better than 86.93% 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
Highwood Asset Management had a gross margin of 66.24% 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.
Highwood Asset Management Gross Margin % Related Terms
Highwood Asset Management 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.
FRA:7PD0 vs COP, EOG, OXY: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Highwood Asset Management'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.
Highwood Asset Management Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Highwood Asset Management's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Highwood Asset Management'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.
Highwood Asset Management (FRA:7PD0) has a Gross Margin % of 66.24% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Highwood Asset Management and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 68.42. Over the past decade, Highwood Asset Management's Gross Margin % has ranged from 56.59 to 82.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Highwood Asset Management ranks #114 out of 872 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is Highwood Asset Management's Gross Margin % too high?
Highwood Asset Management's current Gross Margin % of 66.24% is near median its 10-year median of 68.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 56.59 to a high of 82.67. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.54. Highwood Asset Management's value of 66.24% is 159.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Highwood Asset Management ranks #114 out of 872 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Highwood Asset Management has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Highwood Asset Management's Gross Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Highwood Asset Management ranks #114 out of 872 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Highwood Asset Management in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.54. Highwood Asset Management's value of 66.24% is 159.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Highwood Asset Management's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 56.59 to 82.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 68.42 vs. the industry median of 25.54, Highwood Asset Management 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. Highwood Asset Management's current Gross Margin % of 66.24% is 159.4% 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 Highwood Asset Management 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. Highwood Asset Management's current Gross Margin % is 66.24%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 68.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Highwood Asset Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highwood Asset Management (FRA:7PD0) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.82, compared to a current price of €2.68 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 66.24%, which is near median its 10-year median of 68.42 and 159.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.54. Highwood Asset Management's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 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 Highwood Asset Management (FRA:7PD0), the current Gross Margin % is 66.24% 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 Highwood Asset Management (FRA:7PD0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Highwood Asset Management stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.68 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.82.
GuruFocus considers Highwood Asset Management to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:7PD0:
Gross Margin %: 66.24% (near median its 10-year median of 68.42)
GF Value™: €2.82 vs. price of €2.68 (5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 159.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#114 of 872)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7PD0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Highwood Asset Management Ltd is an asset management entity overseeing various operations including clean energy transition subsectors with a focus on ESG it also looks at current activities in the industrial metals & minerals, oil production, and oil midstream spaces. The Company's current focus is the exploration and development of its oil and natural gas properties in Alberta. The company generates revenue from the exploration and development of oil and natural gas and the operation of midstream oil and gas infrastructure.
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