Peabody EnergyFRA:PBE +1.43%74 Gross Margin % is 11.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 23.06. GuruFocus rates FRA:PBE with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €21.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 124 Other Energy Sources companies, Peabody Energy ranks worse than 66.94% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Peabody Energy's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PBE'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.02 Med: 23.06 Max: 33.94
Current: 12.02
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Peabody Energy was 33.94%. The lowest was 12.02%. And the median was 23.06%.
FRA:PBE's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 66.94% of 124
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 18.775
vs FRA:PBE: 12.02
Peabody Energy had a gross margin of 11.16% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Peabody Energy was -0.30% per year.
Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE) 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
Peabody Energy had a gross margin of 11.16% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Peabody Energy Gross Margin % Related Terms
Peabody Energy Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Peabody 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:PBE vs ARLP, CNR, NRP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Peabody 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.
Peabody Energy Gross Margin % vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Peabody Energy's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Peabody 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.
Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE) has a Gross Margin % of 11.16% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Peabody Energy and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 23.06. Over the past decade, Peabody Energy's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.02 to 33.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Peabody Energy ranks #83 out of 124 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 66.9%.
Is Peabody Energy's Gross Margin % too high?
Peabody Energy's current Gross Margin % of 11.16% is 52% below median its 10-year median of 23.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.02 to a high of 33.94. The Other Energy Sources industry median Gross Margin % is 18.78. Peabody Energy's value of 11.16% is 40.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Peabody Energy ranks #83 out of 124 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Peabody Energy has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Peabody Energy's Gross Margin % compare to ARLP and CNR?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Peabody Energy ranks #83 out of 124 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Peabody Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 18.78. Peabody Energy's value of 11.16% is 40.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Peabody Energy's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.02 to 33.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.06 vs. the industry median of 18.78, Peabody 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 Other Energy Sources company?
The median Gross Margin % among Other Energy Sources companies is 18.78, based on 124 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. Peabody Energy's current Gross Margin % of 11.16% is 40.6% 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 Peabody Energy and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Gross Margin % is 18.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Peabody Energy's current Gross Margin % is 11.16%, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 23.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Peabody Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €21.29, compared to a current price of €20.61 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.16%, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 23.06 and 40.6% below the Other Energy Sources industry median of 18.78. Peabody Energy's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE), the current Gross Margin % is 11.16% 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 Peabody Energy (FRA:PBE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peabody Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €20.61 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €21.29.
GuruFocus considers Peabody Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PBE:
Gross Margin %: 11.16% (52% below median its 10-year median of 23.06)
GF Value™: €21.29 vs. price of €20.61 (3.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.6% below the Other Energy Sources median (#83 of 124)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PBE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Peabody Energy Corp is a producer of metallurgical and thermal coal. It also markets and brokers coal, both as principal and agent, and trades coal and freight-related contracts. The company operates in the following segment: Seaborne Thermal, Seaborne Metallurgical, Powder River Basin, Other U.S. Thermal and Corporate and Other. The Seaborne Thermal segment generates the majority of the revenue for the company. A substantial part of its overall revenue is generated from its customers in the United States, and rest from Japan, China, Australia, Taiwan, and other regions.
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