Saratovenergo PJSCMIC:SARE +1.11%33 Gross Margin % is 99.97% as of Dec. 2024, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 64.56. GuruFocus rates MIC:SARE with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of ₽0.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 489 Utilities - Regulated companies, Saratovenergo PJSC ranks better than 99.18% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Saratovenergo PJSC's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIC:SARE'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 42.9 Med: 64.56 Max: 99.98
Current: 99.98
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Saratovenergo PJSC was 99.98%. The lowest was 42.90%. And the median was 64.56%.
MIC:SARE's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 99.18% of 489
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 31.04
vs MIC:SARE: 99.98
Saratovenergo PJSC had a gross margin of 99.97% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Saratovenergo PJSC was 21.00% per year.
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
Saratovenergo PJSC had a gross margin of 99.97% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 => 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.
Saratovenergo PJSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Saratovenergo PJSC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saratovenergo PJSC'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.
MIC:SARE vs NEE, SO, DUK: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Saratovenergo PJSC'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.
Saratovenergo PJSC Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Saratovenergo PJSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saratovenergo PJSC'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.
Saratovenergo PJSC (MIC:SARE) has a Gross Margin % of 99.97% as of Dec. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Saratovenergo PJSC and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 64.56. Over the past decade, Saratovenergo PJSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.90 to 99.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Saratovenergo PJSC ranks #4 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 0.8%.
Is Saratovenergo PJSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Saratovenergo PJSC's current Gross Margin % of 99.97% is 55% above median its 10-year median of 64.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.90 to a high of 99.98. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 31.04. Saratovenergo PJSC's value of 99.97% is 222.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saratovenergo PJSC ranks #4 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Saratovenergo PJSC has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saratovenergo PJSC's Gross Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Saratovenergo PJSC ranks #4 out of 489 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Saratovenergo PJSC in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.04. Saratovenergo PJSC's value of 99.97% is 222.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Saratovenergo PJSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.90 to 99.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.56 vs. the industry median of 31.04, Saratovenergo PJSC 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 31.04, 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. Saratovenergo PJSC's current Gross Margin % of 99.97% is 222.1% 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 Saratovenergo PJSC and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saratovenergo PJSC's current Gross Margin % is 99.97%, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 64.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saratovenergo PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saratovenergo PJSC (MIC:SARE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₽0.46, compared to a current price of ₽0.73 — trading 58.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 99.97%, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 64.56 and 222.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 31.04. Saratovenergo PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Saratovenergo PJSC (MIC:SARE), the current Gross Margin % is 99.97% as of Dec. 2024. 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 Saratovenergo PJSC (MIC:SARE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saratovenergo PJSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₽0.73 is trading 58.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₽0.46.
GuruFocus considers Saratovenergo PJSC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIC:SARE:
Gross Margin %: 99.97% (55% above median its 10-year median of 64.56)
GF Value™: ₽0.46 vs. price of ₽0.73 (58.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 222.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#4 of 489)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIC:SARE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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