What is Independent Petroleum Group KSCP Gross Margin %?
Independent Petroleum Group KSCPKUW:IPG 33 Gross Margin % is 2.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 1.85. GuruFocus rates KUW:IPG with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 869 Oil & Gas companies, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP ranks worse than 91.71% on this metric.
Independent Petroleum Group KSCP (KUW:IPG) 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
Independent Petroleum Group KSCP had a gross margin of 2.24% 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.
Independent Petroleum Group KSCP Gross Margin % Related Terms
Independent Petroleum Group KSCP 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.
Independent Petroleum Group KSCP Gross Margin % Chart
For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP'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.
Independent Petroleum Group KSCP Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Independent Petroleum Group KSCP'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.
Independent Petroleum Group KSCP (KUW:IPG) has a Gross Margin % of 2.24% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Independent Petroleum Group KSCP and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 1.85. Over the past decade, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.36 to 3.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP ranks #797 out of 869 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 91.7%.
Is Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's Gross Margin % too high?
Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's current Gross Margin % of 2.24% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 1.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.36 to a high of 3.91. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's value of 2.24% is 91.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP ranks #797 out of 869 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's Gross Margin % compare to XOM and CVX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP ranks #797 out of 869 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Independent Petroleum Group KSCP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's value of 2.24% is 91.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.36 to 3.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.85 vs. the industry median of 25.70, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP 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 869 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. Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's current Gross Margin % of 2.24% is 91.3% 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 Independent Petroleum Group KSCP 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. Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's current Gross Margin % is 2.24%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 1.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Independent Petroleum Group KSCP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP (KUW:IPG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.36, compared to a current price of KWD0.63 — trading 75% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 2.24%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 1.85 and 91.3% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.70. Independent Petroleum Group KSCP's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Independent Petroleum Group KSCP (KUW:IPG), the current Gross Margin % is 2.24% 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 Independent Petroleum Group KSCP (KUW:IPG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Independent Petroleum Group KSCP stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.63 is trading 75% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.36.
GuruFocus considers Independent Petroleum Group KSCP to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:IPG:
Gross Margin %: 2.24% (21% above median its 10-year median of 1.85)
GF Value™: KWD0.36 vs. price of KWD0.63 (75% above fair value)
Industry Position: 91.3% below the Oil & Gas median (#797 of 869)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:IPG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Independent Petroleum Group KSCP Business Description
Independent Petroleum Group KSCP is engaged in the trading and marketing of crude oil, petroleum products. The trading of crude oil and petroleum products is also related to storage and distribution operations. LPG, petrochemicals, and fertilizers. In addition to this core activity, it has interests in terminals, pipelines, and shipping. The group operates in Europe, Africa and Middle East, and Asia and the Far East where Africa and the Middle East region generates maximum revenue.
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