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
Channel Infrastructure NZ had a gross margin of 80.52% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Channel Infrastructure NZ Gross Margin % Related Terms
Channel Infrastructure NZ 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:NZR vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Channel Infrastructure NZ'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.
Channel Infrastructure NZ Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Channel Infrastructure NZ's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Channel Infrastructure NZ'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.
Channel Infrastructure NZ (FRA:NZR) has a Gross Margin % of 80.52% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Channel Infrastructure NZ and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 73.39. Over the past decade, Channel Infrastructure NZ's Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.41 to 95.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Channel Infrastructure NZ ranks #20 out of 869 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Channel Infrastructure NZ's Gross Margin % too high?
Channel Infrastructure NZ's current Gross Margin % of 80.52% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 73.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.41 to a high of 95.56. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Channel Infrastructure NZ's value of 80.52% is 213.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Channel Infrastructure NZ ranks #20 out of 869 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Channel Infrastructure NZ has a GF Score™ of 57/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Channel Infrastructure NZ's Gross Margin % compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Channel Infrastructure NZ ranks #20 out of 869 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Channel Infrastructure NZ in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Channel Infrastructure NZ's value of 80.52% is 213.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Channel Infrastructure NZ's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.41 to 95.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 73.39 vs. the industry median of 25.70, Channel Infrastructure NZ 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 25.70, based on 869 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. Channel Infrastructure NZ's current Gross Margin % of 80.52% is 213.3% 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 Channel Infrastructure NZ 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. Channel Infrastructure NZ's current Gross Margin % is 80.52%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 73.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Channel Infrastructure NZ stock overvalued right now?
Channel Infrastructure NZ (FRA:NZR) has a current Gross Margin % of 80.52%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.83, compared to a current price of €1.49 — trading 79.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 80.52%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 73.39 and 213.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.70. Channel Infrastructure NZ's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 12 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 Channel Infrastructure NZ (FRA:NZR), the current Gross Margin % is 80.52% 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 Channel Infrastructure NZ (FRA:NZR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Channel Infrastructure NZ stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.49 is trading 79.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.83.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NZR:
Gross Margin %: 80.52% (10% above median its 10-year median of 73.39)
GF Value™: €0.83 vs. price of €1.49 (79.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 213.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#20 of 869)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NZR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Channel Infrastructure NZ Ltd is an independent fuel infrastructure company. The company utilizes the deep-water harbour and jetty infrastructure at Marsden Point to receive, store and distribute imported refined fuel, which is owned by customers. The company operates in one reportable segment, Infrastructure, which comprises of fuels import terminal system (including jetty infrastructure at Marsden Point, storage tanks, and the Marsden Point to Auckland pipeline), the Wiri land and terminal leases, and the fuel testing laboratories.
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