Engie Energia PeruLIM:ENGIEC1 60 Gross Margin % is 7.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 78% below its 10-year median of 33.70. GuruFocus rates LIM:ENGIEC1 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of S/.4.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 404 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Engie Energia Peru ranks worse than 68.32% on this metric.
Engie Energia Peru SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Engie Energia Peru's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:ENGIEC1'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.59 Med: 33.7 Max: 41.2
Current: 19.94
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Engie Energia Peru was 41.20%. The lowest was 16.59%. And the median was 33.70%.
LIM:ENGIEC1's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 68.32% of 404
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 31.32
vs LIM:ENGIEC1: 19.94
Engie Energia Peru had a gross margin of 7.36% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Engie Energia Peru was -6.90% per year.
Engie Energia Peru (LIM:ENGIEC1) 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
Engie Energia Peru had a gross margin of 7.36% 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.
Engie Energia Peru Gross Margin % Related Terms
Engie Energia Peru Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Engie Energia Peru'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.
Engie Energia Peru Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Engie Energia Peru'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.
Engie Energia Peru Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Engie Energia Peru's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Engie Energia Peru'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.
Engie Energia Peru (LIM:ENGIEC1) has a Gross Margin % of 7.36% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Engie Energia Peru and its competitors. This is 78% below median its historical median of 33.70. Over the past decade, Engie Energia Peru's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.59 to 41.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Engie Energia Peru ranks #276 out of 404 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.
Is Engie Energia Peru's Gross Margin % too high?
Engie Energia Peru's current Gross Margin % of 7.36% is 78% below median its 10-year median of 33.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.59 to a high of 41.20. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.32. Engie Energia Peru's value of 7.36% is 76.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Engie Energia Peru ranks #276 out of 404 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Engie Energia Peru has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Engie Energia Peru's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Engie Energia Peru ranks #276 out of 404 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Engie Energia Peru in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.32. Engie Energia Peru's value of 7.36% is 76.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Engie Energia Peru's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.59 to 41.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.70 vs. the industry median of 31.32, Engie Energia Peru 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 31.32, based on 404 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. Engie Energia Peru's current Gross Margin % of 7.36% is 76.5% 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 Engie Energia Peru and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Engie Energia Peru's current Gross Margin % is 7.36%, which is 78% below median its own 10-year median of 33.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Engie Energia Peru stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engie Energia Peru (LIM:ENGIEC1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S/.4.05, compared to a current price of S/.4.50 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 7.36%, which is 78% below median its 10-year median of 33.70 and 76.5% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.32. Engie Energia Peru's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 11 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 Engie Energia Peru (LIM:ENGIEC1), the current Gross Margin % is 7.36% 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 Engie Energia Peru (LIM:ENGIEC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engie Energia Peru stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S/.4.50 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of S/.4.05.
GuruFocus considers Engie Energia Peru to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:ENGIEC1:
Gross Margin %: 7.36% (78% below median its 10-year median of 33.70)
GF Value™: S/.4.05 vs. price of S/.4.50 (11.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 76.5% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#276 of 404)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:ENGIEC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Engie Energia Peru SA is a Peru-based company engaged in the generation and commercialization of electrical energy. The company has a diversified portfolio of electricity generation based on different technologies and fuels such as water, natural gas, and renewable energy. The group works to supply electric energy to the end user, both to households and to the business sector.
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