Gran Tierra EnergyGTE +3.65%50 Gross Margin % is 59.39% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 64.53. GuruFocus rates GTE with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 872 Oil & Gas companies, Gran Tierra Energy ranks better than 82.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gran Tierra Energy's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
GTE'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.95 Med: 64.53 Max: 74.66
Current: 54.28
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Gran Tierra Energy was 74.66%. The lowest was 30.95%. And the median was 64.53%.
GTE's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 82.91% of 872
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.535
vs GTE: 54.28
Gran Tierra Energy had a gross margin of 59.39% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Gran Tierra Energy was 6.70% per year.
Gran Tierra Energy (AMEX:GTE) 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
Gran Tierra Energy had a gross margin of 59.39% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Gran Tierra Energy Gross Margin % Related Terms
Gran Tierra Energy Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gran Tierra 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, Gran Tierra 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.
Gran Tierra Energy Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Gran Tierra Energy's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gran Tierra 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.
Gran Tierra Energy (GTE) has a Gross Margin % of 59.39% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Gran Tierra Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 64.53. Over the past decade, Gran Tierra Energy's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.95 to 74.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Gran Tierra Energy ranks #149 out of 872 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 17.1%.
Is Gran Tierra Energy's Gross Margin % too high?
Gran Tierra Energy's current Gross Margin % of 59.39% is near median its 10-year median of 64.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.95 to a high of 74.66. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.54. Gran Tierra Energy's value of 59.39% is 132.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gran Tierra Energy ranks #149 out of 872 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gran Tierra Energy has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gran Tierra Energy's Gross Margin % compare to PED and INR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Gran Tierra Energy ranks #149 out of 872 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Gran Tierra Energy in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.54. Gran Tierra Energy's value of 59.39% is 132.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Gran Tierra Energy's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.95 to 74.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.53 vs. the industry median of 25.54, Gran Tierra 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 25.54, 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. Gran Tierra Energy's current Gross Margin % of 59.39% is 132.6% 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 Gran Tierra Energy 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. Gran Tierra Energy's current Gross Margin % is 59.39%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 64.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gran Tierra Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gran Tierra Energy (GTE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.33, compared to a current price of $6.25 — trading 17.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 59.39%, which is near median its 10-year median of 64.53 and 132.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.54. Gran Tierra Energy's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Gran Tierra Energy (GTE), the current Gross Margin % is 59.39% 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 Gran Tierra Energy (GTE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gran Tierra Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.25 is trading 17.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.33.
GuruFocus considers Gran Tierra Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GTE:
Gross Margin %: 59.39% (near median its 10-year median of 64.53)
GF Value™: $5.33 vs. price of $6.25 (17.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 132.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#149 of 872)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GTE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gran Tierra Energy Inc is an independent energy company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, is focused on oil and gas exploration and production, with assets in Colombia, Canada, and Ecuador. It produces oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. Gran Tierra has assembled a diversified, high-quality asset base that is fully operated in Colombia and Ecuador and partly in Canada. The company operates various blocks in Colombia and Ecuador, spanning three basins. It also has contiguous areas in Alberta, Canada, spanning various gross acres across the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. The company's reportable segments are Colombia, Ecuador, Canada, and Other. The majority of its revenue comes from operations in Colombia.
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