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HMH HoldingHMH -1.55%16 Gross Margin % is 35.88% as of Jun. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 31.09. GuruFocus rates HMH with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 878 Oil & Gas companies, HMH Holding ranks better than 59.23% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. HMH Holding's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $61.3 Mil. HMH Holding's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $170.8 Mil. Therefore, HMH Holding's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 35.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for HMH Holding's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HMH'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.79 Med: 31.09 Max: 33.24
Current: 33.24
During the past 4 years, the highestGross Margin % of HMH Holding was 33.24%. The lowest was 26.79%. And the median was 31.09%.
HMH's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 59.23% of 878
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 26.76
vs HMH: 33.24
HMH Holding had a gross margin of 35.88% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for HMH Holding was 0.00% per year.
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
HMH Holding had a gross margin of 35.88% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
HMH Holding Gross Margin % Related Terms
HMH Holding Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HMH Holding'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 Equipment & Services subindustry, HMH Holding'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.
HMH Holding Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, HMH Holding's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HMH Holding'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.
HMH Holding (HMH) has a Gross Margin % of 35.88% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on HMH Holding and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 31.09. Over the past decade, HMH Holding's Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.79 to 33.24. According to the industry distribution chart, HMH Holding ranks #358 out of 878 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 40.8%.
Is HMH Holding's Gross Margin % too high?
HMH Holding's current Gross Margin % of 35.88% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 31.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.79 to a high of 33.24. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 26.76. HMH Holding's value of 35.88% is 34.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HMH Holding ranks #358 out of 878 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, HMH Holding has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HMH Holding's Gross Margin % compare to SND and OMSE?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, HMH Holding ranks #358 out of 878 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts HMH Holding in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.76. HMH Holding's value of 35.88% is 34.1% above this benchmark. Historically, HMH Holding's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.79 to 33.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.09 vs. the industry median of 26.76, HMH Holding 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 26.76, based on 878 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. HMH Holding's current Gross Margin % of 35.88% is 34.1% 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 HMH Holding and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HMH Holding's current Gross Margin % is 35.88%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 31.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HMH Holding stock overvalued right now?
HMH Holding (HMH) has a current Gross Margin % of 35.88%. The current Gross Margin % is 35.88%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 31.09 and 34.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 26.76. HMH Holding's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 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 HMH Holding (HMH), the current Gross Margin % is 35.88% as of Jun. 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.
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