InPlay OilIPOOF -0.40%57 Gross Margin % is 59.43% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 53.81. GuruFocus rates IPOOF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 867 Oil & Gas companies, InPlay Oil ranks better than 82.7% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. InPlay Oil's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $38.3 Mil. InPlay Oil's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $64.5 Mil. Therefore, InPlay Oil's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 59.43%.
The historical rank and industry rank for InPlay Oil's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
IPOOF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.86 Med: 53.81 Max: 65.76
Current: 54.19
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of InPlay Oil was 65.76%. The lowest was 41.86%. And the median was 53.81%.
IPOOF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 82.7% of 867
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.7
vs IPOOF: 54.19
InPlay Oil had a gross margin of 59.43% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for InPlay Oil was 1.20% 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
InPlay Oil had a gross margin of 59.43% 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.
InPlay Oil Gross Margin % Related Terms
InPlay Oil Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for InPlay Oil'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, InPlay Oil'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.
InPlay Oil Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, InPlay Oil's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where InPlay Oil'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.
InPlay Oil (IPOOF) has a Gross Margin % of 59.43% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on InPlay Oil and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 53.81. Over the past decade, InPlay Oil's Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.86 to 65.76. According to the industry distribution chart, InPlay Oil ranks #150 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is InPlay Oil's Gross Margin % too high?
InPlay Oil's current Gross Margin % of 59.43% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 53.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.86 to a high of 65.76. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. InPlay Oil's value of 59.43% is 131.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, InPlay Oil ranks #150 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, InPlay Oil has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does InPlay Oil's Gross Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, InPlay Oil ranks #150 out of 867 companies for Gross Margin %. This places InPlay Oil in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. InPlay Oil's value of 59.43% is 131.2% above this benchmark. Historically, InPlay Oil's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.86 to 65.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.81 vs. the industry median of 25.70, InPlay Oil 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. InPlay Oil's current Gross Margin % of 59.43% is 131.2% 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 InPlay Oil 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. InPlay Oil's current Gross Margin % is 59.43%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 53.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is InPlay Oil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, InPlay Oil (IPOOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.34, compared to a current price of $10.14 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 59.43%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 53.81 and 131.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.70. InPlay Oil's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 10 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 InPlay Oil (IPOOF), the current Gross Margin % is 59.43% 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 InPlay Oil (IPOOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, InPlay Oil stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.14 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.34.
GuruFocus considers InPlay Oil to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IPOOF:
Gross Margin %: 59.43% (10% above median its 10-year median of 53.81)
GF Value™: $9.34 vs. price of $10.14 (8.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 131.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#150 of 867)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IPOOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
InPlay Oil Corp is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of petroleum and natural gas properties, and the production and sale of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. Its petroleum and natural gas operations are located in Alberta, Canada. The company operates long-lived, low-decline properties with drilling development and enhanced oil recovery potential, as well as undeveloped lands with exploration possibilities. It generates maximum revenue from the sale of oil, followed by the sale of natural gas and natural gas liquids.
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