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Enel Generacion PiuraALIM:EGEPIBC1 57 Gross Margin % is 35.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 45.06. GuruFocus rates LIM:EGEPIBC1 with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of S/.4.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 488 Utilities - Regulated companies, Enel Generacion PiuraA ranks better than 57.79% on this metric.
LIM:EGEPIBC1's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 57.79% of 488
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.63
vs LIM:EGEPIBC1: 35.03
Enel Generacion PiuraA had a gross margin of 35.93% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Enel Generacion PiuraA was -1.70% 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
Enel Generacion PiuraA had a gross margin of 35.93% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Enel Generacion PiuraA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Enel Generacion PiuraA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Enel Generacion PiuraA'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.
LIM:EGEPIBC1 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Enel Generacion PiuraA'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.
Enel Generacion PiuraA Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Enel Generacion PiuraA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Enel Generacion PiuraA'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.
Enel Generacion PiuraA (LIM:EGEPIBC1) has a Gross Margin % of 35.93% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Enel Generacion PiuraA and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 45.06. Over the past decade, Enel Generacion PiuraA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.03 to 51.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Enel Generacion PiuraA ranks #206 out of 488 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is Enel Generacion PiuraA's Gross Margin % too high?
Enel Generacion PiuraA's current Gross Margin % of 35.93% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 45.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.03 to a high of 51.04. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.63. Enel Generacion PiuraA's value of 35.93% is 17.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Enel Generacion PiuraA ranks #206 out of 488 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Enel Generacion PiuraA has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Enel Generacion PiuraA's Gross Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Enel Generacion PiuraA ranks #206 out of 488 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Enel Generacion PiuraA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.63. Enel Generacion PiuraA's value of 35.93% is 17.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Enel Generacion PiuraA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.03 to 51.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.06 vs. the industry median of 30.63, Enel Generacion PiuraA 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.63, based on 488 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. Enel Generacion PiuraA's current Gross Margin % of 35.93% is 17.3% 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 Enel Generacion PiuraA and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Enel Generacion PiuraA's current Gross Margin % is 35.93%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 45.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Enel Generacion PiuraA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Enel Generacion PiuraA (LIM:EGEPIBC1) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is S/.4.42, compared to a current price of S/.4.50 — trading 1.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.93%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 45.06 and 17.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.63. Enel Generacion PiuraA's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 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 Enel Generacion PiuraA (LIM:EGEPIBC1), the current Gross Margin % is 35.93% 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 Enel Generacion PiuraA (LIM:EGEPIBC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Enel Generacion PiuraA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S/.4.50 is trading 1.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of S/.4.42.
GuruFocus considers Enel Generacion PiuraA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:EGEPIBC1:
Gross Margin %: 35.93% (20% below median its 10-year median of 45.06)
GF Value™: S/.4.42 vs. price of S/.4.50 (1.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.3% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#206 of 488)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:EGEPIBC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Enel Generacion Piura SAA generates energy for all of Peru. its objective is to carry out energy generation and commercialization activities in the natural gas business.
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