Energy Services of AmericaFRA:YF0 +4.47%56 Gross Margin % is 10.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 9.99. GuruFocus rates FRA:YF0 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,718 Construction companies, Energy Services of America ranks worse than 74.45% on this metric.
Energy Services of America (FRA:YF0) 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
Energy Services of America had a gross margin of 10.98% 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.
Energy Services of America Gross Margin % Related Terms
Energy Services of America 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:YF0 vs PHOE, MTRX, MCDIF: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Energy Services of America'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.
Energy Services of America Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Energy Services of America's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Energy Services of America'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.
Energy Services of America (FRA:YF0) has a Gross Margin % of 10.98% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Energy Services of America and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 9.99. Over the past decade, Energy Services of America's Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.54 to 14.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Energy Services of America ranks #1279 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 74.4%.
Is Energy Services of America's Gross Margin % too high?
Energy Services of America's current Gross Margin % of 10.98% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 9.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.54 to a high of 14.20. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. Energy Services of America's value of 10.98% is 47% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Energy Services of America ranks #1279 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Energy Services of America has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Energy Services of America's Gross Margin % compare to PHOE and MTRX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Energy Services of America ranks #1279 out of 1718 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Energy Services of America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. Energy Services of America's value of 10.98% is 47% below this benchmark. Historically, Energy Services of America's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.54 to 14.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.99 vs. the industry median of 20.72, Energy Services of America 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 a Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.72, based on 1,718 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. Energy Services of America's current Gross Margin % of 10.98% is 47% 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 Energy Services of America and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Energy Services of America's current Gross Margin % is 10.98%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 9.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Energy Services of America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy Services of America (FRA:YF0) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.93, compared to a current price of €16.36 — trading 83.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 10.98%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 9.99 and 47% below the Construction industry median of 20.72. Energy Services of America's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 5 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 Energy Services of America (FRA:YF0), the current Gross Margin % is 10.98% 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 Energy Services of America (FRA:YF0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energy Services of America stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €16.36 is trading 83.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.93.
GuruFocus considers Energy Services of America to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:YF0:
Gross Margin %: 10.98% (10% above median its 10-year median of 9.99)
GF Value™: €8.93 vs. price of €16.36 (83.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47% below the Construction median (#1279 of 1718)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:YF0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Energy Services of America Corporation is engaged in providing contracting services for energy-related companies. The company is predominantly engaged in the construction, replacement, and repair of natural gas pipelines and storage facilities for utility companies and private natural gas companies. It services the gas, petroleum, power, chemical, and automotive industries and does incidental work such as water and sewer projects. Energy Service's other services include liquid pipeline construction, pump station construction, production facility construction, water and sewer pipeline installations, various maintenance and repair services, and other services related to pipeline construction.
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