Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS (IST:MEPET) 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
Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS had a gross margin of 8.31% 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.
Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS Gross Margin % Chart
Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS Annual Data
IST:MEPET vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS'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.
Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
* 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.
Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS (IST:MEPET) has a Gross Margin % of 8.31% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 5.14. Over the past decade, Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.70 to 10.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS ranks #682 out of 871 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 78.3%.
Is Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS's Gross Margin % too high?
Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS's current Gross Margin % of 8.31% is 62% above median its 10-year median of 5.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.70 to a high of 10.11. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS's value of 8.31% is 67.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS ranks #682 out of 871 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS's Gross Margin % compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS ranks #682 out of 871 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS's value of 8.31% is 67.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.70 to 10.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.14 vs. the industry median of 25.70, Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS 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 25.70, based on 871 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. Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS's current Gross Margin % of 8.31% is 67.7% 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 Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS 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. Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS's current Gross Margin % is 8.31%, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 5.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS (IST:MEPET) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺6.69, compared to a current price of ₺22.68 — trading 239% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.31%, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 5.14 and 67.7% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.70. Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 5 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 Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS (IST:MEPET), the current Gross Margin % is 8.31% 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 Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS (IST:MEPET) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₺22.68 is trading 239% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺6.69.
GuruFocus considers Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:MEPET:
Gross Margin %: 8.31% (62% above median its 10-year median of 5.14)
GF Value™: ₺6.69 vs. price of ₺22.68 (239% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.7% below the Oil & Gas median (#682 of 871)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:MEPET stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS Business Description
Break Mola Turizm Yatirimlar AS, formerly Mepet Metro Petrol Ve Tesisleri Ve TAS operates in the energy, service, and tourism sectors. Its activities include the operation of roadside rest areas and fuel stations serving road travelers. The company provides food, retail, and other services through its rest area locations and sells fuel and petroleum products through its fuel station network.
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