Pulse SeismicPLSDF -1.66%81 Gross Margin % is 77.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 49.65. GuruFocus rates PLSDF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 867 Oil & Gas companies, Pulse Seismic ranks better than 94.58% 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
Pulse Seismic had a gross margin of 77.84% 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.
Pulse Seismic Gross Margin % Related Terms
Pulse Seismic Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pulse Seismic'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.
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Pulse Seismic'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.
Pulse Seismic Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Pulse Seismic's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pulse Seismic'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.
Pulse Seismic (PLSDF) has a Gross Margin % of 77.84% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Pulse Seismic and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 49.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Pulse Seismic ranks #47 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 5.4%.
Is Pulse Seismic's Gross Margin % too high?
Pulse Seismic's current Gross Margin % of 77.84% is 57% above median its 10-year median of 49.65. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Pulse Seismic's value of 77.84% is 202.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pulse Seismic ranks #47 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pulse Seismic has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pulse Seismic's Gross Margin % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Pulse Seismic ranks #47 out of 867 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Pulse Seismic in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Pulse Seismic's value of 77.84% is 202.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 49.65 vs. the industry median of 25.70, Pulse Seismic 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. Pulse Seismic's current Gross Margin % of 77.84% is 202.9% 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 Pulse Seismic 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. Pulse Seismic's current Gross Margin % is 77.84%, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 49.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pulse Seismic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pulse Seismic (PLSDF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.71, compared to a current price of $2.37 — trading 38.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 77.84%, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 49.65 and 202.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.70. Pulse Seismic's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Pulse Seismic (PLSDF), the current Gross Margin % is 77.84% 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 Pulse Seismic (PLSDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pulse Seismic stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.37 is trading 38.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.71.
GuruFocus considers Pulse Seismic to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLSDF:
Gross Margin %: 77.84% (57% above median its 10-year median of 49.65)
GF Value™: $1.71 vs. price of $2.37 (38.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 202.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#47 of 867)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PLSDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pulse Seismic Inc is a Canadian company which acts as a provider of seismic data to the energy sector in western Canada. The company is engaged in the acquisition, marketing, and licensing of 2D and 3D seismic data to the energy sector. It offers the full suite of project management services including On-site professional project management, experienced cost estimation services, daily reporting to clients and detailed project cost tracking, procurement of subcontractors to ensure regulatory compliance, and others.
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