Wescan EnergyGPIPF -93.50%32 Gross Margin % is 58.71% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 63.84. GuruFocus rates GPIPF with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 867 Oil & Gas companies, Wescan Energy ranks better than 87.08% on this metric.
Wescan Energy Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wescan Energy's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
GPIPF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.89 Med: 63.84 Max: 95.91
Current: 59.77
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Wescan Energy was 95.91%. The lowest was 5.89%. And the median was 63.84%.
GPIPF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 87.08% of 867
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.7
vs GPIPF: 59.77
Wescan Energy had a gross margin of 58.71% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Wescan Energy was -1.60% per year.
Wescan Energy (OTCPK:GPIPF) 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
Wescan Energy had a gross margin of 58.71% 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.
Wescan Energy Gross Margin % Related Terms
Wescan Energy Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wescan 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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Wescan 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.
Wescan Energy Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Wescan Energy's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wescan 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.
Wescan Energy (GPIPF) has a Gross Margin % of 58.71% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Wescan Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 63.84. Over the past decade, Wescan Energy's Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.89 to 95.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Wescan Energy ranks #112 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.9%.
Is Wescan Energy's Gross Margin % too high?
Wescan Energy's current Gross Margin % of 58.71% is near median its 10-year median of 63.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.89 to a high of 95.91. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Wescan Energy's value of 58.71% is 128.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wescan Energy ranks #112 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wescan Energy has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wescan Energy's Gross Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Wescan Energy ranks #112 out of 867 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Wescan Energy in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Wescan Energy's value of 58.71% is 128.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Wescan Energy's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.89 to 95.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 63.84 vs. the industry median of 25.70, Wescan Energy 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 867 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. Wescan Energy's current Gross Margin % of 58.71% is 128.4% 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 Wescan Energy 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. Wescan Energy's current Gross Margin % is 58.71%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 63.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wescan Energy stock overvalued right now?
Wescan Energy (GPIPF) has a current Gross Margin % of 58.71%. The current Gross Margin % is 58.71%, which is near median its 10-year median of 63.84 and 128.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.70. Wescan Energy's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Wescan Energy (GPIPF), the current Gross Margin % is 58.71% 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.
Wescan Energy Corp is in the business of oil and gas exploration, development and production with oil and gas operations and property interests in Alberta, Canada and Texas, U.S.A. It operates in a single reporting segment which is Oil and Gas Exploration and Production.
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