The PhilodrillPHS:OV -3.53% Gross Margin % is 33.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1065% above its 10-year median of 2.86. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 867 Oil & Gas companies, The Philodrill ranks worse than 56.63% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Philodrill's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:OV'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -81.78 Med: 2.86 Max: 34.89
Current: 21.7
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of The Philodrill was 34.89%. The lowest was -81.78%. And the median was 2.86%.
PHS:OV's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 56.63% of 867
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.7
vs PHS:OV: 21.70
The Philodrill had a gross margin of 33.33% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for The Philodrill was 0.00% per year.
The Philodrill (PHS:OV) 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
The Philodrill had a gross margin of 33.33% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
The Philodrill Gross Margin % Related Terms
The Philodrill Gross Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for The Philodrill'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.
PHS:OV vs COP, EOG, OXY: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, The Philodrill'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.
The Philodrill Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, The Philodrill's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Philodrill'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.
The Philodrill (PHS:OV) has a Gross Margin % of 33.33% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on The Philodrill and its competitors. This is 1065% above median its historical median of 2.86. According to the industry distribution chart, The Philodrill ranks #491 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.
Is The Philodrill's Gross Margin % too high?
The Philodrill's current Gross Margin % of 33.33% is 1065% above median its 10-year median of 2.86. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. The Philodrill's value of 33.33% is 29.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Philodrill ranks #491 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does The Philodrill's Gross Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, The Philodrill ranks #491 out of 867 companies for Gross Margin %. This places The Philodrill in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. The Philodrill's value of 33.33% is 29.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.86 vs. the industry median of 25.70, The Philodrill 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. The Philodrill's current Gross Margin % of 33.33% is 29.7% 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 The Philodrill 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. The Philodrill's current Gross Margin % is 33.33%, which is 1065% above median its own 10-year median of 2.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Philodrill stock overvalued right now?
The Philodrill (PHS:OV) has a current Gross Margin % of 33.33%. The current Gross Margin % is 33.33%, which is 1065% above median its 10-year median of 2.86 and 29.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.70. 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 The Philodrill (PHS:OV), the current Gross Margin % is 33.33% 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.
The Philodrill Corp is engaged in oil exploration and production and the development, exploitation, and processing of energy resources. The company is also an investment holding company with investments in financial services and mining. The group has two business segments. The Parent company is involved in oil exploration and production while Philodrill Power Corp, pre-operating segment, is engaged in production, supply, trading and generation of electric power using various energy sources. Revenue generated consists solely of revenue from petroleum operations.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
PHS:OV has been successfully added to your 