Oil & Gas Development CoODVCI 86 Gross Margin % is 58.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 59.29. GuruFocus rates ODVCI with a GF Score™ of 86/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 867 Oil & Gas companies, Oil & Gas Development Co ranks better than 82.47% on this metric.
Oil & Gas Development Co (OTCPK:ODVCI) 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
Oil & Gas Development Co had a gross margin of 58.59% 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.
Oil & Gas Development Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Oil & Gas Development Co 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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Oil & Gas Development 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.
Oil & Gas Development Co Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Oil & Gas Development Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oil & Gas Development 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.
Oil & Gas Development Co (ODVCI) has a Gross Margin % of 58.59% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Oil & Gas Development Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 59.29. Over the past decade, Oil & Gas Development Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.96 to 65.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Oil & Gas Development Co ranks #152 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 17.5%.
Is Oil & Gas Development Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Oil & Gas Development Co's current Gross Margin % of 58.59% is near median its 10-year median of 59.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.96 to a high of 65.22. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Oil & Gas Development Co's value of 58.59% is 128% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oil & Gas Development Co ranks #152 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Oil & Gas Development Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oil & Gas Development Co's Gross Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Oil & Gas Development Co ranks #152 out of 867 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Oil & Gas Development Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Oil & Gas Development Co's value of 58.59% is 128% above this benchmark. Historically, Oil & Gas Development Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.96 to 65.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 59.29 vs. the industry median of 25.70, Oil & Gas Development 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. Oil & Gas Development Co's current Gross Margin % of 58.59% is 128% 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 Oil & Gas Development 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. Oil & Gas Development Co's current Gross Margin % is 58.59%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 59.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oil & Gas Development Co stock overvalued right now?
Oil & Gas Development Co (ODVCI) has a current Gross Margin % of 58.59%. The current Gross Margin % is 58.59%, which is near median its 10-year median of 59.29 and 128% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.70. Oil & Gas Development Co's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 7 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 Oil & Gas Development Co (ODVCI), the current Gross Margin % is 58.59% 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.
Oil & Gas Development Co Ltd is a Pakistani state-owned oil and gas exploration and production company. It operates a broad portfolio of oil and gas fields across Pakistan, focusing on exploring, developing, producing, and selling crude oil, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, and sulfur. The company generates revenue through the sale of these petroleum products, supplying sectors like power generation, fertilizer, and distribution companies. The company also pursues opportunities to expand domestically and internationally, including involvement in mining and energy projects beyond Pakistan.
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