HuntingLSE:HTG -0.32%79 Gross Margin % is 27.11% as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 24.07. GuruFocus rates LSE:HTG with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 867 Oil & Gas companies, Hunting ranks better than 51.9% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Hunting's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £99.3 Mil. Hunting's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £366.2 Mil. Therefore, Hunting's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 27.11%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hunting's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:HTG'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.55 Med: 24.07 Max: 30.18
Current: 27.46
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Hunting was 30.18%. The lowest was 10.55%. And the median was 24.07%.
LSE:HTG's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 51.9% of 867
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.7
vs LSE:HTG: 27.46
Hunting had a gross margin of 27.11% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hunting was 21.70% per year.
Hunting (LSE:HTG) 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
Hunting had a gross margin of 27.11% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Hunting Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hunting Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hunting'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.
LSE:HTG vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Hunting'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.
Hunting Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Hunting's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hunting'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.
Hunting (LSE:HTG) has a Gross Margin % of 27.11% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hunting and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 24.07. Over the past decade, Hunting's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.55 to 30.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Hunting ranks #417 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 48.1%.
Is Hunting's Gross Margin % too high?
Hunting's current Gross Margin % of 27.11% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 24.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.55 to a high of 30.18. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Hunting's value of 27.11% is 5.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hunting ranks #417 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hunting has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hunting's Gross Margin % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Hunting ranks #417 out of 867 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Hunting in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Hunting's value of 27.11% is 5.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hunting's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.55 to 30.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.07 vs. the industry median of 25.70, Hunting 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Gross Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 25.70, based on 867 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. Hunting's current Gross Margin % of 27.11% is 5.5% 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 Hunting 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. Hunting's current Gross Margin % is 27.11%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 24.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hunting stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hunting (LSE:HTG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.28, compared to a current price of £4.61 — trading 40.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.11%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 24.07 and 5.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.70. Hunting's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Hunting (LSE:HTG), the current Gross Margin % is 27.11% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Hunting (LSE:HTG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hunting stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £4.61 is trading 40.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £3.28.
GuruFocus considers Hunting to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:HTG:
Gross Margin %: 27.11% (13% above median its 10-year median of 24.07)
GF Value™: £3.28 vs. price of £4.61 (40.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#417 of 867)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:HTG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hunting PLC is a precision engineering group, which provides quality-assured products and services for the energy, aviation, defence, medical, and power generation sectors. It operates through five geographic segments: Hunting Titan; North America; Subsea Technologies; Europe, Middle East, and Africa; and Asia Pacific, of which Hunting Titan derives maximum revenue. Hunting has a diversified portfolio of technologies, products and services that address many areas of the energy and non-oil and gas supply chain. Its products and services include: Perforating & Logging Systems; Connection Technology & OCTG; Subsea Technologies; Advanced Manufacturing; Well Intervention Equipment; Well Test & Process Systems; Electronics; Trenchless & MWD; Organic Oil Recovery; and Others.
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