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Puma Energy ZambiaLUS:PUMA 34 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of . 20. GuruFocus rates LUS:PUMA with a GF Score™ of 34/100. Among 870 Oil & Gas companies, Puma Energy Zambia ranks worse than 114942.41% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Puma Energy Zambia's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LUS:PUMA's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 25.74 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Puma Energy Zambia had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in . 20 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Puma Energy Zambia was 0.00% per year.
Puma Energy Zambia (LUS:PUMA) 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
Puma Energy Zambia had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in . 20 => 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.
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Puma Energy Zambia Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Puma Energy Zambia'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.
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LUS:PUMA vs : Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Puma Energy Zambia'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.
Puma Energy Zambia Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Puma Energy Zambia's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Puma Energy Zambia'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.
Puma Energy Zambia (LUS:PUMA) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of . 20. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Puma Energy Zambia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Puma Energy Zambia ranks #999999 out of 870 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is Puma Energy Zambia's Gross Margin % too high?
Puma Energy Zambia's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Puma Energy Zambia ranks #999999 out of 870 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Puma Energy Zambia has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Puma Energy Zambia's Gross Margin % compare to ?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Puma Energy Zambia ranks #999999 out of 870 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Puma Energy Zambia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.74. 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 25.74, based on 870 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. 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 Puma Energy Zambia and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Puma Energy Zambia's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Puma Energy Zambia stock overvalued right now?
Puma Energy Zambia (LUS:PUMA) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Puma Energy Zambia's overall GF Score™ is 34/100. 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 Puma Energy Zambia (LUS:PUMA), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of . 20. 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.
Puma Energy Zambia PLC is an integrated energy supply group. It specialises in delivering sustainable, quality products and services to the local market, domestic fuel, and fuel-related services. Its products and services include Retail Aviation, Bitumen, Renewable and Lower Carbon Energy, Commercial Fuels, LPG, and Lubricants. The Group is organised into business units based on products and services and has two reportable segments as follows: Downstream business activities that include distribution, wholesale, and retail sales of refined products. Midstream business activities that include refining and storage of oil and gas products. The Group is organised in four main regions: Latin America, Asia Pacific, Africa, and Europe.
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