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CH OffshoreSGX:C13 Gross Margin % is 17.95% as of Dec. 2025, which is 158% above its 10-year median of 6.95. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 868 Oil & Gas companies, CH Offshore ranks better than 50.12% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CH Offshore's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGX:C13'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -25.85 Med: 6.95 Max: 44.48
Current: 26.09
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of CH Offshore was 44.48%. The lowest was -25.85%. And the median was 6.95%.
SGX:C13's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 50.12% of 868
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.955
vs SGX:C13: 26.09
CH Offshore had a gross margin of 17.95% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CH Offshore was 0.00% per year.
CH Offshore (SGX:C13) 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
CH Offshore had a gross margin of 17.95% 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.
CH Offshore Gross Margin % Related Terms
CH Offshore Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CH Offshore'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.
SGX:C13 vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, CH Offshore'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.
CH Offshore Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, CH Offshore's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CH Offshore'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.
CH Offshore (SGX:C13) has a Gross Margin % of 17.95% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CH Offshore and its competitors. This is 158% above median its historical median of 6.95. According to the industry distribution chart, CH Offshore ranks #433 out of 868 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 49.9%.
Is CH Offshore's Gross Margin % too high?
CH Offshore's current Gross Margin % of 17.95% is 158% above median its 10-year median of 6.95. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. CH Offshore's value of 17.95% is 30.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CH Offshore ranks #433 out of 868 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does CH Offshore's Gross Margin % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, CH Offshore ranks #433 out of 868 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts CH Offshore in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. CH Offshore's value of 17.95% is 30.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.95 vs. the industry median of 25.96, CH Offshore has consistently been below 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 25.96, based on 868 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. CH Offshore's current Gross Margin % of 17.95% is 30.8% below 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 CH Offshore and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CH Offshore's current Gross Margin % is 17.95%, which is 158% above median its own 10-year median of 6.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CH Offshore stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CH Offshore (SGX:C13) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.02, compared to a current price of S$0.01 — trading 40% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.95%, which is 158% above median its 10-year median of 6.95 and 30.8% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.96. 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 CH Offshore (SGX:C13), the current Gross Margin % is 17.95% 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.
CH Offshore Ltd, together with its subsidiaries, is a provider of offshore marine assets and services, focused on the oil and gas sector. It owns and operates a fleet of Anchor-handling Tug/Supply (AHTS) vessels that provide various offshore support services such as offshore construction support, towing, anchor-handling, supply of deck, liquid and dry bulk cargoes, and field support services. The group operates and charters vessels globally from Mexico, Africa to South-East Asia, providing support to oil and gas majors, oil field contractors, etc.
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