Wafi Energy PakistanKAR:WAFI +1.45%73 Gross Margin % is 9.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 7.85. GuruFocus rates KAR:WAFI with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨193.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 870 Oil & Gas companies, Wafi Energy Pakistan ranks worse than 84.02% on this metric.
KAR:WAFI's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 84.02% of 870
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.62
vs KAR:WAFI: 6.87
Wafi Energy Pakistan had a gross margin of 9.20% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Wafi Energy Pakistan was -1.00% per year.
Wafi Energy Pakistan (KAR:WAFI) 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
Wafi Energy Pakistan had a gross margin of 9.20% 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.
Wafi Energy Pakistan Gross Margin % Related Terms
Wafi Energy Pakistan Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wafi Energy Pakistan'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:WAFI vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Wafi Energy Pakistan'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.
Wafi Energy Pakistan Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Wafi Energy Pakistan's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wafi Energy Pakistan'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.
Wafi Energy Pakistan (KAR:WAFI) has a Gross Margin % of 9.20% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Wafi Energy Pakistan and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 7.85. Over the past decade, Wafi Energy Pakistan's Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.57 to 9.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Wafi Energy Pakistan ranks #731 out of 870 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 84%.
Is Wafi Energy Pakistan's Gross Margin % too high?
Wafi Energy Pakistan's current Gross Margin % of 9.20% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 7.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.57 to a high of 9.50. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.62. Wafi Energy Pakistan's value of 9.20% is 64.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wafi Energy Pakistan ranks #731 out of 870 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Wafi Energy Pakistan has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wafi Energy Pakistan's Gross Margin % compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Wafi Energy Pakistan ranks #731 out of 870 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Wafi Energy Pakistan in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.62. Wafi Energy Pakistan's value of 9.20% is 64.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Wafi Energy Pakistan's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.57 to 9.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.85 vs. the industry median of 25.62, Wafi Energy Pakistan 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 25.62, based on 870 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. Wafi Energy Pakistan's current Gross Margin % of 9.20% is 64.1% 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 Wafi Energy Pakistan and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wafi Energy Pakistan's current Gross Margin % is 9.20%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 7.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wafi Energy Pakistan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wafi Energy Pakistan (KAR:WAFI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨193.24, compared to a current price of ₨193.00 — trading 0.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 9.20%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 7.85 and 64.1% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.62. Wafi Energy Pakistan's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Wafi Energy Pakistan (KAR:WAFI), the current Gross Margin % is 9.20% 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 Wafi Energy Pakistan (KAR:WAFI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wafi Energy Pakistan stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨193.00 is trading 0.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨193.24.
GuruFocus considers Wafi Energy Pakistan to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:WAFI:
Gross Margin %: 9.20% (17% above median its 10-year median of 7.85)
GF Value™: ₨193.24 vs. price of ₨193.00 (0.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.1% below the Oil & Gas median (#731 of 870)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:WAFI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wafi Energy Pakistan Ltd is engaged in the marketing of petroleum products. The company operates through a single reportable segment focused on petroleum products, including lubricating oils.
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