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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
Aakash Exploration Services had a gross margin of 79.77% 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.
Aakash Exploration Services Gross Margin % Related Terms
Aakash Exploration Services Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
NSE:AAKASH vs SLB, BKR, FTI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Aakash Exploration Services'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.
Aakash Exploration Services Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Aakash Exploration Services's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aakash Exploration Services'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.
Aakash Exploration Services (NSE:AAKASH) has a Gross Margin % of 79.77% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aakash Exploration Services and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 56.67. Over the past decade, Aakash Exploration Services' Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.83 to 80.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Aakash Exploration Services ranks #52 out of 870 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Aakash Exploration Services' Gross Margin % too high?
Aakash Exploration Services' current Gross Margin % of 79.77% is 41% above median its 10-year median of 56.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 49.83 to a high of 80.27. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.95. Aakash Exploration Services' value of 79.77% is 207.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aakash Exploration Services ranks #52 out of 870 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aakash Exploration Services has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aakash Exploration Services' Gross Margin % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Aakash Exploration Services ranks #52 out of 870 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Aakash Exploration Services in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.95. Aakash Exploration Services' value of 79.77% is 207.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Aakash Exploration Services' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.83 to 80.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.67 vs. the industry median of 25.95, Aakash Exploration Services 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 25.95, based on 870 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. Aakash Exploration Services's current Gross Margin % of 79.77% is 207.5% 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 Aakash Exploration Services and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aakash Exploration Services's current Gross Margin % is 79.77%, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 56.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aakash Exploration Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aakash Exploration Services (NSE:AAKASH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹11.39, compared to a current price of ₹8.98 — trading 21.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 79.77%, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 56.67 and 207.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.95. Aakash Exploration Services' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Aakash Exploration Services (NSE:AAKASH), the current Gross Margin % is 79.77% 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 Aakash Exploration Services (NSE:AAKASH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aakash Exploration Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹8.98 is trading 21.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹11.39.
GuruFocus considers Aakash Exploration Services to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:AAKASH:
Gross Margin %: 79.77% (41% above median its 10-year median of 56.67)
GF Value™: ₹11.39 vs. price of ₹8.98 (21.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 207.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#52 of 870)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:AAKASH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aakash Exploration Services Ltd provides oil and gas field services in India. It offers mobile workover rigs, hot oil circulation units, air compressors, mobile steaming units, mobile pumping units, cranes, manpower services, SRP unit supply and maintenance, and other related services. The company derives revenue from the sale of services.
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