The historical rank and industry rank for OPG Power Ventures's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:OPG's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Industry Median: 31.35 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
OPG Power Ventures had a gross margin of 9.35% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for OPG Power Ventures was 0.00% per year.
OPG Power Ventures (LSE:OPG) 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
OPG Power Ventures had a gross margin of 9.35% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 => 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.
OPG Power Ventures Gross Margin % Related Terms
OPG Power Ventures Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for OPG Power Ventures'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:OPG vs CEG, VST, NRG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, OPG Power Ventures'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.
OPG Power Ventures Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, OPG Power Ventures's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OPG Power Ventures'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.
OPG Power Ventures (LSE:OPG) has a Gross Margin % of 9.35% as of Mar. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on OPG Power Ventures and its competitors.
Is OPG Power Ventures' Gross Margin % too high?
OPG Power Ventures' current Gross Margin % is 9.35%. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. OPG Power Ventures' value of 9.35% is 70.2% below this industry median.
How does OPG Power Ventures' Gross Margin % compare to CEG and VST?
OPG Power Ventures' Gross Margin % of 9.35% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. OPG Power Ventures' value of 9.35% is 70.2% below this benchmark. 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 31.35, based on 403 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. OPG Power Ventures's current Gross Margin % of 9.35% is 70.2% 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 OPG Power Ventures and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OPG Power Ventures's current Gross Margin % is 9.35%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OPG Power Ventures stock overvalued right now?
OPG Power Ventures (LSE:OPG) has a current Gross Margin % of 9.35%. The current Gross Margin % is 9.35% and 70.2% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.35. 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 OPG Power Ventures (LSE:OPG), the current Gross Margin % is 9.35% as of Mar. 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.
OPG Power Ventures PLC is engaged in the development, ownership, operation, and maintenance of private sector power projects in India. Its business objective is to focus on the power generation business within India and thereby provide reliable, cost-effective power to the industrial consumers and other users under the open access provisions mandated by the Government of India. The group's flagship plant, with a total capacity of 414 MW, is located in Tamil Nadu, India. The electricity generated from its thermal power plants is sold principally to state power distribution companies (DISCOMs) and public sector undertakings, as well as through short-term market arrangements. Geographically, the group derives all of its revenue from India.
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