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Serica EnergyFRA:A3P +3.34%68 Gross Margin % is 40.16% as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 41.34. GuruFocus rates FRA:A3P with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 878 Oil & Gas companies, Serica Energy ranks better than 50% on this metric.
Serica Energy (FRA:A3P) 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
Serica Energy had a gross margin of 40.16% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Serica Energy Gross Margin % Related Terms
Serica Energy Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Serica 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:A3P vs COP, EOG, FANG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Serica 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.
Serica Energy Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Serica Energy's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Serica 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.
Serica Energy (FRA:A3P) has a Gross Margin % of 40.16% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Serica Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 41.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Serica Energy ranks #439 out of 878 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is Serica Energy's Gross Margin % too high?
Serica Energy's current Gross Margin % of 40.16% is near median its 10-year median of 41.34. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 26.76. Serica Energy's value of 40.16% is 50.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Serica Energy ranks #439 out of 878 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Serica Energy has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Serica Energy's Gross Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Serica Energy ranks #439 out of 878 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Serica Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.76. Serica Energy's value of 40.16% is 50.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 41.34 vs. the industry median of 26.76, Serica Energy 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 26.76, based on 878 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. Serica Energy's current Gross Margin % of 40.16% is 50.1% 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 Serica Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Serica Energy's current Gross Margin % is 40.16%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 41.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Serica Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Serica Energy (FRA:A3P) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.05, compared to a current price of €3.03 — trading 0.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 40.16%, which is near median its 10-year median of 41.34 and 50.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 26.76. Serica Energy's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 Serica Energy (FRA:A3P), the current Gross Margin % is 40.16% as of Jun. 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 Serica Energy (FRA:A3P) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Serica Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.03 is trading 0.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.05.
GuruFocus considers Serica Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:A3P:
Gross Margin %: 40.16% (near median its 10-year median of 41.34)
GF Value™: €3.05 vs. price of €3.03 (0.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#439 of 878)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:A3P stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Serica Energy PLC is an independent upstream oil and gas company with operations centered on the UK North Sea with a range of exploration and production assets. The company operates the Bruce, Keith, and Rhum fields in the UK Northern North Sea. It also operates the Columbus Field, Triton FPSO, and the Mansell field as well as holding an interest in the Erskine field in the Central North Sea. It derives maximum revenue from sale of Gas.
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