Ops Italia SpAMIL:OPS Gross Margin % is 96.48% as of Jun. 2025. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 489 Utilities - Regulated companies, Ops Italia SpA ranks better than 95.5% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ops Italia SpA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:OPS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.17 Med: -0.97 Max: 89.74
Current: 83.88
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ops Italia SpA was 89.74%. The lowest was -4.17%. And the median was -0.97%.
MIL:OPS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 95.5% of 489
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.88
vs MIL:OPS: 83.88
Ops Italia SpA had a gross margin of 96.48% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ops Italia SpA was 0.00% per year.
Ops Italia SpA (MIL:OPS) 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
Ops Italia SpA had a gross margin of 96.48% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => 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.
Ops Italia SpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ops Italia SpA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ops Italia SpA'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.
MIL:OPS vs ATO, NI, UGI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Ops Italia SpA'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.
Ops Italia SpA Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Ops Italia SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ops Italia SpA'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.
Ops Italia SpA (MIL:OPS) has a Gross Margin % of 96.48% as of Jun. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ops Italia SpA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ops Italia SpA ranks #22 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is Ops Italia SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
Ops Italia SpA's current Gross Margin % is 96.48%. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. Ops Italia SpA's value of 96.48% is 212.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ops Italia SpA ranks #22 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Ops Italia SpA's Gross Margin % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Ops Italia SpA ranks #22 out of 489 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ops Italia SpA in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. Ops Italia SpA's value of 96.48% is 212.4% above this benchmark. 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 30.88, 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. Ops Italia SpA's current Gross Margin % of 96.48% is 212.4% 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 Ops Italia SpA and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ops Italia SpA's current Gross Margin % is 96.48%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ops Italia SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ops Italia SpA (MIL:OPS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.40, compared to a current price of €0.10 — trading 75% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 96.48% and 212.4% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.88. 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 Ops Italia SpA (MIL:OPS), the current Gross Margin % is 96.48% as of Jun. 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.
Ops Italia SpA is a holding company specializing in the wholesale distribution of natural gas. The company also operates as an IPP (Independent Power Producer) of energy from photovoltaic renewable sources. The company has three sectors: Electricity; Natural gas; and Alternative energy vectors.
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