The Okinawa Electric Power Co (FSE:9511) 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
The Okinawa Electric Power Co had a gross margin of -14.63% 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.
The Okinawa Electric Power Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
The Okinawa Electric Power Co 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.
The Okinawa Electric Power Co Gross Margin % Chart
The Okinawa Electric Power Co Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, The Okinawa Electric Power Co'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.
The Okinawa Electric Power Co Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, The Okinawa Electric Power Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Okinawa Electric Power Co'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.
The Okinawa Electric Power Co (FSE:9511) has a Gross Margin % of -14.63% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on The Okinawa Electric Power Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Okinawa Electric Power Co ranks #370 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 91.8%.
Is The Okinawa Electric Power Co's Gross Margin % too high?
The Okinawa Electric Power Co's current Gross Margin % is -14.63%. Based on the distribution chart, The Okinawa Electric Power Co ranks #370 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Okinawa Electric Power Co has a GF Score™ of 53/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Okinawa Electric Power Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, The Okinawa Electric Power Co ranks #370 out of 403 companies for Gross Margin %. This places The Okinawa Electric Power Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. 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 - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 31.35, based on 403 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. 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 The Okinawa Electric Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Okinawa Electric Power Co's current Gross Margin % is -14.63%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Okinawa Electric Power Co stock overvalued right now?
The Okinawa Electric Power Co (FSE:9511) has a current Gross Margin % of -14.63%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,259.56, compared to a current price of 円1,121.00 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -14.63%. The Okinawa Electric Power Co's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 The Okinawa Electric Power Co (FSE:9511), the current Gross Margin % is -14.63% 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 The Okinawa Electric Power Co (FSE:9511) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Okinawa Electric Power Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,121.00 is trading 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,259.56.
Key valuation signals for FSE:9511:
Gross Margin %: -14.63%
GF Value™: 円1,259.56 vs. price of 円1,121.00 (11% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:9511 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Okinawa Electric Power Co Business Description
The Okinawa Electric Power Co Inc, or OEPC, is the exclusive supplier of electric power throughout the Okinawa Prefecture at the southwestern tip of Japan. OEPC is involved in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in the region. The company operates a portfolio of coal, natural gas, oil, solar, and wind power plants. OEPC's power-generating facilities that utilize fossil fuel inputs are responsible for almost all of the company's power production. Nearly all of OEPC's revenue is derived from the sale of electric energy in Okinawa. While the company's customers are mainly residential consumers, industrial users account for most of OEPC's electric energy sales in terms of volume and revenue.
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