McDermott InternationalMCDBF 30 Gross Margin % is 4.41% as of Dec. 2025, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 3.13. GuruFocus rates MCDBF with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,723 Construction companies, McDermott International ranks worse than 92.16% on this metric.
MCDBF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 92.16% of 1723
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.7
vs MCDBF: 4.41
McDermott International had a gross margin of 4.41% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for McDermott International was 0.00% per year.
McDermott International (OTCPK:MCDBF) 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
McDermott International had a gross margin of 4.41% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
McDermott International Gross Margin % Related Terms
McDermott International 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.
McDermott International Gross Margin % Chart
McDermott International Annual Data
Trend
Dec24
Dec25
Gross Margin %
1.85
4.41
McDermott International Semi-Annual Data
Dec24
Dec25
Gross Margin %
1.85
4.41
MCDBF vs CDNL, ORN, BWMN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, McDermott International'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.
McDermott International Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, McDermott International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where McDermott International'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.
McDermott International (MCDBF) has a Gross Margin % of 4.41% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on McDermott International and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 3.13. Over the past decade, McDermott International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.85 to 4.41. According to the industry distribution chart, McDermott International ranks #1588 out of 1723 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 92.2%.
Is McDermott International's Gross Margin % too high?
McDermott International's current Gross Margin % of 4.41% is 41% above median its 10-year median of 3.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.85 to a high of 4.41. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. McDermott International's value of 4.41% is 78.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, McDermott International ranks #1588 out of 1723 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, McDermott International has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does McDermott International's Gross Margin % compare to CDNL and ORN?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, McDermott International ranks #1588 out of 1723 companies for Gross Margin %. This places McDermott International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. McDermott International's value of 4.41% is 78.7% below this benchmark. Historically, McDermott International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.85 to 4.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.13 vs. the industry median of 20.70, McDermott International 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 a Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.70, based on 1,723 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. McDermott International's current Gross Margin % of 4.41% is 78.7% 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 McDermott International and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. McDermott International's current Gross Margin % is 4.41%, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 3.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is McDermott International stock overvalued right now?
McDermott International (MCDBF) has a current Gross Margin % of 4.41%. The current Gross Margin % is 4.41%, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 3.13 and 78.7% below the Construction industry median of 20.70. McDermott International's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 1 warning sign 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 McDermott International (MCDBF), the current Gross Margin % is 4.41% 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.
McDermott International Ltd is a fully integrated provider of engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) solutions to the energy industry globally. The company designs and builds infrastructure to transport and process oil and gas, covering offshore, subsea, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and downstream oil and gas projects, including fixed, floating, and subsea production facilities, pipelines, storage systems, and processing plants. It also provides energy transition and sustainable engineering solutions. The company operates through the Low Carbon Solutions, Offshore Middle East, and Subsea and Floating Facilities segments, serving national and other oil and gas companies across energy-producing regions, and generates the majority of its revenue from United States.
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