Ampeak EnergySMAYF Gross Margin % is 66.92% as of Dec. 2025, which is 363% above its 10-year median of 14.45. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Ampeak Energy ranks better than 78.66% on this metric.
Ampeak Energy had a gross margin of 66.92% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ampeak Energy was 0.00% per year.
Ampeak Energy (OTCPK:SMAYF) 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
Ampeak Energy had a gross margin of 66.92% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Ampeak Energy Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ampeak Energy Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ampeak Energy'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.
Ampeak Energy Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Ampeak Energy'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.
Ampeak Energy Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Ampeak Energy's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ampeak Energy'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.
Ampeak Energy (SMAYF) has a Gross Margin % of 66.92% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ampeak Energy and its competitors. This is 363% above median its historical median of 14.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Ampeak Energy ranks #86 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is Ampeak Energy's Gross Margin % too high?
Ampeak Energy's current Gross Margin % of 66.92% is 363% above median its 10-year median of 14.45. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Ampeak Energy's value of 66.92% is 113.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ampeak Energy ranks #86 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Ampeak Energy's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Ampeak Energy ranks #86 out of 403 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ampeak Energy in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Ampeak Energy's value of 66.92% is 113.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.45 vs. the industry median of 31.35, Ampeak Energy 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 - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 31.35, based on 403 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. Ampeak Energy's current Gross Margin % of 66.92% is 113.5% 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 Ampeak Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ampeak Energy's current Gross Margin % is 66.92%, which is 363% above median its own 10-year median of 14.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ampeak Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ampeak Energy (SMAYF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.01, compared to a current price of $0.04 — trading 286% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 66.92%, which is 363% above median its 10-year median of 14.45 and 113.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.35. 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 Ampeak Energy (SMAYF), the current Gross Margin % is 66.92% 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.
Ampeak Energy Ltd operates in the sustainable energy sector. It is engaged in the design, development, construction, conversion, installation, completion, testing, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of sustainable energy projects. The company's operating segment includes: Power generation, Battery storage, and Project development. Maximum revenue is generated from its Battery storage segment which includes income from the firm's battery storage project portfolio. Its power generation and project development operations are entirely based in the United Kingdom.
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