Matador Resources CoMTDR -0.52%84 Gross Margin % is 47.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 44.92. GuruFocus rates MTDR with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $60.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 867 Oil & Gas companies, Matador Resources Co ranks better than 75.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Matador Resources Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MTDR'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.51 Med: 44.92 Max: 63.08
Current: 47.36
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Matador Resources Co was 63.08%. The lowest was 23.51%. And the median was 44.92%.
MTDR's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 75.89% of 867
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.7
vs MTDR: 47.36
Matador Resources Co had a gross margin of 47.13% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Matador Resources Co was 7.40% per year.
Matador Resources Co (NYSE:MTDR) 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
Matador Resources Co had a gross margin of 47.13% 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.
Matador Resources Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Matador Resources Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Matador Resources Co'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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Matador Resources Co'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.
Matador Resources Co Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Matador Resources Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Matador Resources Co'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.
Matador Resources Co (MTDR) has a Gross Margin % of 47.13% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Matador Resources Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 44.92. Over the past decade, Matador Resources Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.51 to 63.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Matador Resources Co ranks #209 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is Matador Resources Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Matador Resources Co's current Gross Margin % of 47.13% is near median its 10-year median of 44.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.51 to a high of 63.08. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Matador Resources Co's value of 47.13% is 83.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Matador Resources Co ranks #209 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Matador Resources Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Matador Resources Co's Gross Margin % compare to SM and CHRD?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Matador Resources Co ranks #209 out of 867 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Matador Resources Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Matador Resources Co's value of 47.13% is 83.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Matador Resources Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.51 to 63.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.92 vs. the industry median of 25.70, Matador Resources Co 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. Matador Resources Co's current Gross Margin % of 47.13% is 83.4% 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 Matador Resources Co 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. Matador Resources Co's current Gross Margin % is 47.13%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 44.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Matador Resources Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matador Resources Co (MTDR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $60.74, compared to a current price of $49.90 — trading 17.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 47.13%, which is near median its 10-year median of 44.92 and 83.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.70. Matador Resources Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 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 Matador Resources Co (MTDR), the current Gross Margin % is 47.13% 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 Matador Resources Co (MTDR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matador Resources Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $49.90 is trading 17.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $60.74.
GuruFocus considers Matador Resources Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MTDR:
Gross Margin %: 47.13% (near median its 10-year median of 44.92)
GF Value™: $60.74 vs. price of $49.90 (17.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 83.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#209 of 867)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MTDR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Matador Resources Co is an independent energy company engaged in the exploration, development, production, and acquisition of oil and natural gas resources. The majority of the company's assets are located in the United States, with an emphasis on oil and natural gas shale and other unconventional plays. Along with maintaining a portfolio of oil and natural gas properties, Matador works to identify and develop midstream opportunities that support and enhance its exploration and development business. The Company has two reportable business segments: exploration and production and midstream. The company generates majority of its revenue from the exploration and production segment.
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