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
ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA had a gross margin of -40.74% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA Gross Margin % Related Terms
ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA 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.
OSL:EMGS vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA'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.
ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA'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.
ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA (OSL:EMGS) has a Gross Margin % of -40.74% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA ranks #765 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 88.2%.
Is ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's Gross Margin % too high?
ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's current Gross Margin % is -40.74%. Based on the distribution chart, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA ranks #765 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's Gross Margin % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA ranks #765 out of 867 companies for Gross Margin %. This places ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. 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. 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 ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA 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. ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's current Gross Margin % is -40.74%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA (OSL:EMGS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr2.01, compared to a current price of kr0.18 — trading 91% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -40.74%. ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 6 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 ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA (OSL:EMGS), the current Gross Margin % is -40.74% as of Dec. 2025. 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 ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA (OSL:EMGS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr0.18 is trading 91% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr2.01.
GuruFocus considers ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSL:EMGS:
Gross Margin %: -40.74%
GF Value™: kr2.01 vs. price of kr0.18 (91% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:EMGS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA Business Description
ElectroMagnetic GeoServices ASA is a company engaged in offering electromagnetic services. The company uses the electromagnetic survey method to locate hydrocarbons in offshore reservoirs. The company's focus is on planning, acquisition, processing, modeling, interpretation, and integration of electromagnetic data. Oil and gas companies, as well as other customers, utilize its services to determine whether an offshore area is suitable for the commercial production of hydrocarbons. The company operates in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Norway, North and South America, Asia, and the Pacific Ocean. The majority of their revenue is generated from Asia and the Pacific Ocean. It makes money through proprietary contract sales and multi-client sales.
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