NOVMEX:NOV 72 Gross Margin % is 18.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 15.55. GuruFocus rates MEX:NOV with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN312.66. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 872 Oil & Gas companies, NOV ranks worse than 59.29% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. NOV's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN6,834 Mil. NOV's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN37,003 Mil. Therefore, NOV's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.47%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NOV's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:NOV'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.39 Med: 15.55 Max: 22.66
Current: 19.54
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of NOV was 22.66%. The lowest was -1.39%. And the median was 15.55%.
MEX:NOV's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 59.29% of 872
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.535
vs MEX:NOV: 19.54
NOV had a gross margin of 18.47% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for NOV was 21.40% per year.
NOV (MEX:NOV) 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
NOV had a gross margin of 18.47% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
NOV Gross Margin % Related Terms
NOV Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NOV'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:NOV vs AROC, WFRD, KGS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, NOV'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.
NOV Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, NOV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NOV'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.
NOV (MEX:NOV) has a Gross Margin % of 18.47% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on NOV and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 15.55. According to the industry distribution chart, NOV ranks #517 out of 872 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 59.3%.
Is NOV's Gross Margin % too high?
NOV's current Gross Margin % of 18.47% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 15.55. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.54. NOV's value of 18.47% is 27.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NOV ranks #517 out of 872 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NOV has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NOV's Gross Margin % compare to AROC and WFRD?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, NOV ranks #517 out of 872 companies for Gross Margin %. This places NOV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.54. NOV's value of 18.47% is 27.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.55 vs. the industry median of 25.54, NOV 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Gross Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 25.54, based on 872 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. NOV's current Gross Margin % of 18.47% is 27.7% 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 NOV and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NOV's current Gross Margin % is 18.47%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 15.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NOV stock overvalued right now?
NOV (MEX:NOV) has a current Gross Margin % of 18.47%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN312.66, compared to a current price of MXN313.00 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.47%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 15.55 and 27.7% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.54. NOV's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 NOV (MEX:NOV), the current Gross Margin % is 18.47% 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 NOV (MEX:NOV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NOV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN313.00 is trading 0.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN312.66.
Key valuation signals for MEX:NOV:
Gross Margin %: 18.47% (19% above median its 10-year median of 15.55)
GF Value™: MXN312.66 vs. price of MXN313.00 (0.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.7% below the Oil & Gas median (#517 of 872)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:NOV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NOV (formerly National Oilwell Varco) designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of equipment and components supplying the oil and gas industry, including rig equipment, downhole tools, drill pipe, and well casing. NOV's customers include major integrated oil companies, national oil companies, independent oil and gas companies, and drilling contractors. Its operations are organized into two reportable segments: energy products and services and energy equipment. NOV operates on a global scale, with international markets contributing nearly two-thirds of its annual revenue.
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