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Aban OffshoreNSE:ABAN -1.94%25 Gross Margin % is 67.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 63.53. GuruFocus rates NSE:ABAN with a GF Score™ of 25/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹45.80 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 880 Oil & Gas companies, Aban Offshore ranks better than 95.45% on this metric.
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
Aban Offshore had a gross margin of 67.16% 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.
Aban Offshore Gross Margin % Related Terms
Aban Offshore Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aban Offshore'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.
NSE:ABAN vs NE, RIG, VAL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Aban Offshore'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.
Aban Offshore Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Aban Offshore's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aban Offshore'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.
Aban Offshore (NSE:ABAN) has a Gross Margin % of 67.16% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aban Offshore and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 63.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Aban Offshore ranks #40 out of 880 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is Aban Offshore's Gross Margin % too high?
Aban Offshore's current Gross Margin % of 67.16% is near median its 10-year median of 63.53. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 26.91. Aban Offshore's value of 67.16% is 149.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aban Offshore ranks #40 out of 880 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aban Offshore has a GF Score™ of 25/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aban Offshore's Gross Margin % compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Aban Offshore ranks #40 out of 880 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Aban Offshore in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.91. Aban Offshore's value of 67.16% is 149.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 63.53 vs. the industry median of 26.91, Aban Offshore 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 26.91, based on 880 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. Aban Offshore's current Gross Margin % of 67.16% is 149.6% 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 Aban Offshore and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aban Offshore's current Gross Margin % is 67.16%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 63.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aban Offshore stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aban Offshore (NSE:ABAN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹45.80, compared to a current price of ₹14.83 — trading 67.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 67.16%, which is near median its 10-year median of 63.53 and 149.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 26.91. Aban Offshore's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 5 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 Aban Offshore (NSE:ABAN), the current Gross Margin % is 67.16% 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 Aban Offshore (NSE:ABAN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aban Offshore stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹14.83 is trading 67.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹45.80.
GuruFocus considers Aban Offshore to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:ABAN:
Gross Margin %: 67.16% (near median its 10-year median of 63.53)
GF Value™: ₹45.80 vs. price of ₹14.83 (67.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 149.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#40 of 880)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:ABAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aban Offshore Ltd is an Indian company engaged in the business of providing offshore drilling and production services to companies engaged in the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas both in domestic and international markets. It generates maximum revenue from drilling services. It serves Southeast Asia, South Asia, Latin America, West Africa, and the Middle East.
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