IdacorpFRA:IDJ 76 Gross Margin % is 20.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 22.10. GuruFocus rates FRA:IDJ with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €86.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 14 warning signs investors should review. Among 491 Utilities - Regulated companies, Idacorp ranks worse than 66.19% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Idacorp's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €71 Mil. Idacorp's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €349 Mil. Therefore, Idacorp's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.31%.
Warning Sign:
Idacorp Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Idacorp's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:IDJ'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.94 Med: 22.1 Max: 26.28
Current: 21.59
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Idacorp was 26.28%. The lowest was 17.94%. And the median was 22.10%.
FRA:IDJ's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 66.19% of 491
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.95
vs FRA:IDJ: 21.59
Idacorp had a gross margin of 20.31% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Idacorp was -4.40% per year.
Idacorp (FRA:IDJ) 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
Idacorp had a gross margin of 20.31% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Idacorp Gross Margin % Related Terms
Idacorp Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Idacorp'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:IDJ vs OGE, TXNM, POR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Idacorp'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.
Idacorp Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Idacorp's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Idacorp'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.
Idacorp (FRA:IDJ) has a Gross Margin % of 20.31% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Idacorp and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.10. Over the past decade, Idacorp's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.94 to 26.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Idacorp ranks #325 out of 491 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 66.2%.
Is Idacorp's Gross Margin % too high?
Idacorp's current Gross Margin % of 20.31% is near median its 10-year median of 22.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.94 to a high of 26.28. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.95. Idacorp's value of 20.31% is 34.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Idacorp ranks #325 out of 491 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Idacorp has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Idacorp's Gross Margin % compare to OGE and TXNM?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Idacorp ranks #325 out of 491 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Idacorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.95. Idacorp's value of 20.31% is 34.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Idacorp's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.94 to 26.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.10 vs. the industry median of 30.95, Idacorp 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 - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.95, based on 491 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. Idacorp's current Gross Margin % of 20.31% is 34.4% 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 Idacorp and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Idacorp's current Gross Margin % is 20.31%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Idacorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Idacorp (FRA:IDJ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €86.39, compared to a current price of €128.00 — trading 48.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.31%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.10 and 34.4% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.95. Idacorp's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 14 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 Idacorp (FRA:IDJ), the current Gross Margin % is 20.31% 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 Idacorp (FRA:IDJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Idacorp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €128.00 is trading 48.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €86.39.
GuruFocus considers Idacorp to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IDJ:
Gross Margin %: 20.31% (near median its 10-year median of 22.10)
GF Value™: €86.39 vs. price of €128.00 (48.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.4% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#325 of 491)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IDJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Idacorp is a holding company for Idaho Power. Idacorp is a vertically integrated utility that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to 670,000 customers in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon. The utility owns 1.8 gigawatts of hydro generation, 400 MW of coal generation, 1.4 GW of natural gas generation, and 300 MW of energy storage.
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