Pluz Energia PeruALIM:PLUZENC1 -0.08%52 Gross Margin % is 27.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 24.41. GuruFocus rates LIM:PLUZENC1 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of S/.2.96 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 490 Utilities - Regulated companies, Pluz Energia PeruA ranks worse than 59.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pluz Energia PeruA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:PLUZENC1'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.02 Med: 24.41 Max: 26.56
Current: 25.37
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Pluz Energia PeruA was 26.56%. The lowest was 23.02%. And the median was 24.41%.
LIM:PLUZENC1's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 59.59% of 490
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.995
vs LIM:PLUZENC1: 25.37
Pluz Energia PeruA had a gross margin of 27.73% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Pluz Energia PeruA was 0.50% per year.
Pluz Energia PeruA (LIM:PLUZENC1) 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
Pluz Energia PeruA had a gross margin of 27.73% 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.
Pluz Energia PeruA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Pluz Energia PeruA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pluz Energia PeruA'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:PLUZENC1 vs NEE, SO, DUK: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Pluz Energia PeruA'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.
Pluz Energia PeruA Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Pluz Energia PeruA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pluz Energia PeruA'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.
Pluz Energia PeruA (LIM:PLUZENC1) has a Gross Margin % of 27.73% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Pluz Energia PeruA and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 24.41. Over the past decade, Pluz Energia PeruA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.02 to 26.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Pluz Energia PeruA ranks #292 out of 490 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 59.6%.
Is Pluz Energia PeruA's Gross Margin % too high?
Pluz Energia PeruA's current Gross Margin % of 27.73% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 24.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.02 to a high of 26.56. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 31.00. Pluz Energia PeruA's value of 27.73% is 10.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pluz Energia PeruA ranks #292 out of 490 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pluz Energia PeruA has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pluz Energia PeruA's Gross Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Pluz Energia PeruA ranks #292 out of 490 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Pluz Energia PeruA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.00. Pluz Energia PeruA's value of 27.73% is 10.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Pluz Energia PeruA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.02 to 26.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.41 vs. the industry median of 31.00, Pluz Energia PeruA 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 - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 31.00, based on 490 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. Pluz Energia PeruA's current Gross Margin % of 27.73% is 10.5% 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 Pluz Energia PeruA and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pluz Energia PeruA's current Gross Margin % is 27.73%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 24.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pluz Energia PeruA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pluz Energia PeruA (LIM:PLUZENC1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is S/.2.96, compared to a current price of S/.1.32 — trading 55.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.73%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 24.41 and 10.5% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 31.00. Pluz Energia PeruA's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 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 Pluz Energia PeruA (LIM:PLUZENC1), the current Gross Margin % is 27.73% 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 Pluz Energia PeruA (LIM:PLUZENC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pluz Energia PeruA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S/.1.32 is trading 55.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of S/.2.96.
GuruFocus considers Pluz Energia PeruA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LIM:PLUZENC1:
Gross Margin %: 27.73% (14% above median its 10-year median of 24.41)
GF Value™: S/.2.96 vs. price of S/.1.32 (55.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.5% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#292 of 490)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:PLUZENC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pluz Energia Peru SAA formerly Enel Distribucion Peru SAA distributes electricity in the north of Lima, Callao and the provinces of Huaura, Huaral, Barranca and Oyon. The company distributes electricity in more than 50 districts of the department of Lima region. It has an operation in more than 25 countries.
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