Sui Southern Gas CoKAR:SSGC 48 Gross Margin % is -2.79% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates KAR:SSGC with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨16.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 489 Utilities - Regulated companies, Sui Southern Gas Co ranks worse than 97.55% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sui Southern Gas Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KAR:SSGC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.91 Med: 0.08 Max: 6.24
Current: 1.39
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sui Southern Gas Co was 6.24%. The lowest was -17.91%. And the median was 0.08%.
KAR:SSGC's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 97.55% of 489
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.88
vs KAR:SSGC: 1.39
Sui Southern Gas Co had a gross margin of -2.79% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sui Southern Gas Co was 0.00% per year.
Sui Southern Gas Co (KAR:SSGC) 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
Sui Southern Gas Co had a gross margin of -2.79% 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.
Sui Southern Gas Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sui Southern Gas Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sui Southern Gas Co'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.
KAR:SSGC vs ATO, NI, UGI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Sui Southern Gas Co'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.
Sui Southern Gas Co Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Sui Southern Gas Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sui Southern Gas Co'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.
Sui Southern Gas Co (KAR:SSGC) has a Gross Margin % of -2.79% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sui Southern Gas Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sui Southern Gas Co ranks #477 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 97.5%.
Is Sui Southern Gas Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Sui Southern Gas Co's current Gross Margin % is -2.79%. Based on the distribution chart, Sui Southern Gas Co ranks #477 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sui Southern Gas Co has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sui Southern Gas Co's Gross Margin % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Sui Southern Gas Co ranks #477 out of 489 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sui Southern Gas Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.88, based on 489 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. 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 Sui Southern Gas Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sui Southern Gas Co's current Gross Margin % is -2.79%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sui Southern Gas Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sui Southern Gas Co (KAR:SSGC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨16.93, compared to a current price of ₨32.04 — trading 89.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -2.79%. Sui Southern Gas Co's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Sui Southern Gas Co (KAR:SSGC), the current Gross Margin % is -2.79% 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 Sui Southern Gas Co (KAR:SSGC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sui Southern Gas Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨32.04 is trading 89.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨16.93.
GuruFocus considers Sui Southern Gas Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:SSGC:
Gross Margin %: -2.79%
GF Value™: ₨16.93 vs. price of ₨32.04 (89.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:SSGC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sui Southern Gas Co Ltd together with its subsidiaries engages in the transmission and distribution of natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas in Pakistan. The company's operating segments include Gas transmission and distribution; and Meter manufacturing. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Gas transmission and distribution segment which is engaged in the transmission and distribution of natural gas and construction contracts for the laying of pipelines in Sindh and Balochistan. The Meter manufacturing segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of gas meters.
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