EDP-Energias De PortugalLTS:0OF7 +0.50%72 Gross Margin % is 39.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 31.48. GuruFocus rates LTS:0OF7 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.71 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 489 Utilities - Regulated companies, EDP-Energias De Portugal ranks better than 60.74% on this metric.
LTS:0OF7's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 60.74% of 489
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.88
vs LTS:0OF7: 36.73
EDP-Energias De Portugal had a gross margin of 39.95% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
EDP-Energias De Portugal (LTS:0OF7) 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
EDP-Energias De Portugal had a gross margin of 39.95% 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.
EDP-Energias De Portugal Gross Margin % Related Terms
EDP-Energias De Portugal Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, EDP-Energias De Portugal'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.
EDP-Energias De Portugal Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, EDP-Energias De Portugal's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EDP-Energias De Portugal'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.
EDP-Energias De Portugal (LTS:0OF7) has a Gross Margin % of 39.95% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on EDP-Energias De Portugal and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 31.48. Over the past decade, EDP-Energias De Portugal's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.30 to 38.47. According to the industry distribution chart, EDP-Energias De Portugal ranks #192 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 39.3%.
Is EDP-Energias De Portugal's Gross Margin % too high?
EDP-Energias De Portugal's current Gross Margin % of 39.95% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 31.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.30 to a high of 38.47. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. EDP-Energias De Portugal's value of 39.95% is 29.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EDP-Energias De Portugal ranks #192 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, EDP-Energias De Portugal has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EDP-Energias De Portugal's Gross Margin % compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, EDP-Energias De Portugal ranks #192 out of 489 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts EDP-Energias De Portugal in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. EDP-Energias De Portugal's value of 39.95% is 29.4% above this benchmark. Historically, EDP-Energias De Portugal's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.30 to 38.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.48 vs. the industry median of 30.88, EDP-Energias De Portugal 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 30.88, based on 489 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. EDP-Energias De Portugal's current Gross Margin % of 39.95% is 29.4% 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 EDP-Energias De Portugal and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EDP-Energias De Portugal's current Gross Margin % is 39.95%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 31.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EDP-Energias De Portugal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EDP-Energias De Portugal (LTS:0OF7) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.71, compared to a current price of €4.50 — trading 21.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.95%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 31.48 and 29.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.88. EDP-Energias De Portugal's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 EDP-Energias De Portugal (LTS:0OF7), the current Gross Margin % is 39.95% 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 EDP-Energias De Portugal (LTS:0OF7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EDP-Energias De Portugal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.50 is trading 21.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.71.
GuruFocus considers EDP-Energias De Portugal to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0OF7:
Gross Margin %: 39.95% (27% above median its 10-year median of 31.48)
GF Value™: €3.71 vs. price of €4.50 (21.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.4% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#192 of 489)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0OF7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EDP is a vertically integrated utility company and is the largest generator, supplier, and distributor of electricity in Portugal. In addition to Portugal, EDP has sizable operations in Spain, Brazil, and the US. EDP owns 71% of EDP Renovaveis, the fourth-largest wind power owner/operator in the world. EDP delisted Energias do Brasil in August 2023 after buying out the 46% minorities.
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