Baytex EnergyMEX:BTEN 52 Gross Margin % is 44.54% as of Mar. 2026, which is 116% above its 10-year median of 20.62. GuruFocus rates MEX:BTEN with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN38.35. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 867 Oil & Gas companies, Baytex Energy ranks better than 75.55% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Baytex Energy's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:BTEN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.08 Med: 20.62 Max: 47.31
Current: 47.31
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Baytex Energy was 47.31%. The lowest was -20.08%. And the median was 20.62%.
MEX:BTEN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 75.55% of 867
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.7
vs MEX:BTEN: 47.31
Baytex Energy had a gross margin of 44.54% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Baytex Energy was 0.00% per year.
Baytex Energy (MEX:BTEN) 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
Baytex Energy had a gross margin of 44.54% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Baytex Energy Gross Margin % Related Terms
Baytex Energy Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Baytex Energy'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.
MEX:BTEN vs COP, EOG, OXY: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Baytex Energy'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.
Baytex Energy Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Baytex Energy's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Baytex Energy'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.
Baytex Energy (MEX:BTEN) has a Gross Margin % of 44.54% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Baytex Energy and its competitors. This is 116% above median its historical median of 20.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Baytex Energy ranks #212 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is Baytex Energy's Gross Margin % too high?
Baytex Energy's current Gross Margin % of 44.54% is 116% above median its 10-year median of 20.62. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Baytex Energy's value of 44.54% is 73.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Baytex Energy ranks #212 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Baytex Energy has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baytex Energy's Gross Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Baytex Energy ranks #212 out of 867 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Baytex Energy in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Baytex Energy's value of 44.54% is 73.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.62 vs. the industry median of 25.70, Baytex Energy 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. Baytex Energy's current Gross Margin % of 44.54% is 73.3% 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 Baytex Energy 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. Baytex Energy's current Gross Margin % is 44.54%, which is 116% above median its own 10-year median of 20.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baytex Energy stock overvalued right now?
Baytex Energy (MEX:BTEN) has a current Gross Margin % of 44.54%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN38.35, compared to a current price of MXN108.57 — trading 183.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.54%, which is 116% above median its 10-year median of 20.62 and 73.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.70. Baytex Energy's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 Baytex Energy (MEX:BTEN), the current Gross Margin % is 44.54% 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 Baytex Energy (MEX:BTEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baytex Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN108.57 is trading 183.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN38.35.
Key valuation signals for MEX:BTEN:
Gross Margin %: 44.54% (116% above median its 10-year median of 20.62)
GF Value™: MXN38.35 vs. price of MXN108.57 (183.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.3% above the Oil & Gas median (#212 of 867)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:BTEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Baytex Energy Corp is an oil and gas company. Geographically, the group operates in Canada and the United States. The company derives a majority of revenue from Canada. Its Canada segment includes the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas in Western Canada.
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