Transcorp Power (NSA:TRANSPOWER) Gross Margin %: 52.79% (As of Mar. 2026) — 14% Above Median

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What is Transcorp Power Gross Margin %?

Transcorp Power NSA:TRANSPOWER 26 Gross Margin % is 52.79% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 46.48. GuruFocus rates NSA:TRANSPOWER with a GF Score™ of 26/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 489 Utilities - Regulated companies, Transcorp Power ranks better than 75.05% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Transcorp Power's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦49,932 Mil. Transcorp Power's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦94,592 Mil. Therefore, Transcorp Power's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 52.79%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Transcorp Power's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

NSA:TRANSPOWER' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.63   Med: 46.48   Max: 53.07
Current: 45.63


During the past 3 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Transcorp Power was 53.07%. The lowest was 45.63%. And the median was 46.48%.

NSA:TRANSPOWER's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
75.05% of 489 companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.63 vs NSA:TRANSPOWER: 45.63

Transcorp Power had a gross margin of 52.79% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Transcorp Power was 0.00% per year.


Transcorp Power  (NSA:TRANSPOWER) 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

Transcorp Power had a gross margin of 52.79% 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.


Transcorp Power Gross Margin % Related Terms


Transcorp Power Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Transcorp Power'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.

Transcorp Power Gross Margin % Chart

Transcorp Power Annual Data
Trend Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
53.07 46.48 45.66

Transcorp Power Quarterly Data
Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 52.19 22.51 40.93 69.31 52.79

NSA:TRANSPOWER vs NEE, SO, DUK: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Transcorp Power'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.


Transcorp Power Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry

For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Transcorp Power's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Transcorp Power's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Transcorp Power Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Transcorp Power's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=181862.4 / 398268.482
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(398268.482 - 216406.109) / 398268.482
=45.66 %

Transcorp Power's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=49932.2 / 94591.667
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(94591.667 - 44659.459) / 94591.667
=52.79 %

* 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.

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What does a Gross Margin % of 52.79% mean?
Transcorp Power (NSA:TRANSPOWER) has a Gross Margin % of 52.79% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Transcorp Power and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 46.48. Over the past decade, Transcorp Power's Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.63 to 53.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Transcorp Power ranks #122 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is Transcorp Power's Gross Margin % too high?
Transcorp Power's current Gross Margin % of 52.79% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 46.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.63 to a high of 53.07. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.63. Transcorp Power's value of 52.79% is 72.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Transcorp Power ranks #122 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Transcorp Power has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transcorp Power's Gross Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Transcorp Power ranks #122 out of 489 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Transcorp Power in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.63. Transcorp Power's value of 52.79% is 72.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Transcorp Power's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.63 to 53.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.48 vs. the industry median of 30.63, Transcorp Power 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 30.63, 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. Transcorp Power's current Gross Margin % of 52.79% is 72.3% 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 Transcorp Power and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Transcorp Power's current Gross Margin % is 52.79%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 46.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Transcorp Power stock overvalued right now?
Transcorp Power (NSA:TRANSPOWER) has a current Gross Margin % of 52.79%. The current Gross Margin % is 52.79%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 46.48 and 72.3% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.63. Transcorp Power's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 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 Transcorp Power (NSA:TRANSPOWER), the current Gross Margin % is 52.79% 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.

Transcorp Power Business Description

Address Kilometer 12 warri patani road, Delta State, Ughelli, NGA
Transcorp Power PLC is engaged in power sector in Nigeria. It is a gas-fired open cycle thermal power plant located in Ughelli. It is fossil-fuel-based power-generating station in the country. The plant has an installed capacity of 972 MW and can generate 2,500 GWh of electricity annually. Transcorp power plant uses natural gas supplied by Nigeria, Nigeria Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC) as the primary fuel for power generation. The Company has two operating segments: International - this segment is responsible for the sale of electric power to customers outside Nigeria and Local - this segment is responsible for the sale of electric power to customers within Nigeria. Key revenue is generated from Local sales.
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