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ACWA Power CoSAU:2082 -0.84%86 Gross Margin % is 45.82% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 53.60. GuruFocus rates SAU:2082 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼296.26 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 490 Utilities - Regulated companies, ACWA Power Co ranks better than 78.78% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for ACWA Power Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:2082'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 48.07 Med: 53.6 Max: 57.34
Current: 48.07
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of ACWA Power Co was 57.34%. The lowest was 48.07%. And the median was 53.60%.
SAU:2082's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 78.78% of 490
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.915
vs SAU:2082: 48.07
ACWA Power Co had a gross margin of 45.82% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for ACWA Power Co was -0.50% per year.
ACWA Power Co (SAU:2082) 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
ACWA Power Co had a gross margin of 45.82% 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.
ACWA Power Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
ACWA Power Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ACWA Power Co'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 Utilities - Diversified subindustry, ACWA Power 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.
ACWA Power Co Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, ACWA Power Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ACWA Power 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.
ACWA Power Co (SAU:2082) has a Gross Margin % of 45.82% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ACWA Power Co and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 53.60. Over the past decade, ACWA Power Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.07 to 57.34. According to the industry distribution chart, ACWA Power Co ranks #104 out of 490 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is ACWA Power Co's Gross Margin % too high?
ACWA Power Co's current Gross Margin % of 45.82% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 53.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.07 to a high of 57.34. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.92. ACWA Power Co's value of 45.82% is 48.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ACWA Power Co ranks #104 out of 490 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ACWA Power Co has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACWA Power Co's Gross Margin % compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, ACWA Power Co ranks #104 out of 490 companies for Gross Margin %. This places ACWA Power Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.92. ACWA Power Co's value of 45.82% is 48.2% above this benchmark. Historically, ACWA Power Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.07 to 57.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.60 vs. the industry median of 30.92, ACWA Power 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.92, based on 490 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. ACWA Power Co's current Gross Margin % of 45.82% is 48.2% 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 ACWA Power Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACWA Power Co's current Gross Margin % is 45.82%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 53.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACWA Power Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACWA Power Co (SAU:2082) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼296.26, compared to a current price of ﷼188.70 — trading 36.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.82%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 53.60 and 48.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.92. ACWA Power 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 ACWA Power Co (SAU:2082), the current Gross Margin % is 45.82% 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 ACWA Power Co (SAU:2082) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACWA Power Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼188.70 is trading 36.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼296.26.
GuruFocus considers ACWA Power Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:2082:
Gross Margin %: 45.82% (15% below median its 10-year median of 53.60)
GF Value™: ﷼296.26 vs. price of ﷼188.70 (36.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#104 of 490)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:2082 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ACWA Power Co is engaged in the development, investment, operation and maintenance of power generation, water desalination and green hydrogen production plants and bulk sale of electricity, desalinated water, green hydrogen and/or green ammonia in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and internationally. Its segments include Thermal and Water Desalination, Renewables, and Others. The majority of the revenue is derived from Thermal and Water Desalination segment that refers to the power and water desalination plants which use fossil fuel as the main source of fuel for the generation of electricity and production of water whereas Water Desalination refers to the stand-alone reverse osmosis desalination plants.
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