Galp Energia SGPSGLPEF 68 Gross Margin % is 15.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 10.53. GuruFocus rates GLPEF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 872 Oil & Gas companies, Galp Energia SGPS ranks worse than 72.02% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Galp Energia SGPS's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
GLPEF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.19 Med: 10.53 Max: 14.33
Current: 12.98
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Galp Energia SGPS was 14.33%. The lowest was 1.19%. And the median was 10.53%.
GLPEF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 72.02% of 872
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.535
vs GLPEF: 12.98
Galp Energia SGPS had a gross margin of 15.55% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Galp Energia SGPS was 42.00% per year.
Galp Energia SGPS (OTCPK:GLPEF) 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
Galp Energia SGPS had a gross margin of 15.55% 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.
Galp Energia SGPS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Galp Energia SGPS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Galp Energia SGPS'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.
For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Galp Energia SGPS'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.
Galp Energia SGPS Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Galp Energia SGPS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Galp Energia SGPS'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.
Galp Energia SGPS (GLPEF) has a Gross Margin % of 15.55% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Galp Energia SGPS and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 10.53. Over the past decade, Galp Energia SGPS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.19 to 14.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Galp Energia SGPS ranks #628 out of 872 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 72%.
Is Galp Energia SGPS's Gross Margin % too high?
Galp Energia SGPS's current Gross Margin % of 15.55% is 48% above median its 10-year median of 10.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.19 to a high of 14.33. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.54. Galp Energia SGPS's value of 15.55% is 39.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Galp Energia SGPS ranks #628 out of 872 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Galp Energia SGPS has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Galp Energia SGPS's Gross Margin % compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Galp Energia SGPS ranks #628 out of 872 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Galp Energia SGPS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.54. Galp Energia SGPS's value of 15.55% is 39.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Galp Energia SGPS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.19 to 14.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.53 vs. the industry median of 25.54, Galp Energia SGPS 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Gross Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 25.54, based on 872 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. Galp Energia SGPS's current Gross Margin % of 15.55% is 39.1% 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 Galp Energia SGPS and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Galp Energia SGPS's current Gross Margin % is 15.55%, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 10.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Galp Energia SGPS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galp Energia SGPS (GLPEF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.07, compared to a current price of $19.95 — trading 10.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.55%, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 10.53 and 39.1% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.54. Galp Energia SGPS's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 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 Galp Energia SGPS (GLPEF), the current Gross Margin % is 15.55% 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 Galp Energia SGPS (GLPEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Galp Energia SGPS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.95 is trading 10.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.07.
GuruFocus considers Galp Energia SGPS to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GLPEF:
Gross Margin %: 15.55% (48% above median its 10-year median of 10.53)
GF Value™: $18.07 vs. price of $19.95 (10.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.1% below the Oil & Gas median (#628 of 872)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GLPEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Galp Energia SGPS SA is an integrated operator with business lines spanning from exploration and production to refining and marketing of oil products. Its operating segments include Upstream, Industrial and Midstream, Commercial and Renewables, and New Businesses. The Upstream segment involves, management of all activities relating to the exploration, development, and production of hydrocarbons. The Industrial & Midstream segment operates the Sines industrial site in Portugal, which includes all current refining activities, The Commercial segment encompasses the area of retail to final B2B and B2C customers of oil, gas, electricity, and convenience. The Renewables & New Businesses segment represents Galp's presence in the renewable and new energies space.
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