Sound EnergySTU:88S +1.52% Gross Margin % is -4,441.77% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 869 Oil & Gas companies, Sound Energy ranks worse than 99.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sound Energy's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:88S'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4317.29 Med: 319.03 Max: 13304.65
Current: -4317.29
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sound Energy was 13304.65%. The lowest was -4317.29%. And the median was 319.03%.
STU:88S's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 99.77% of 869
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.7
vs STU:88S: -4317.29
Sound Energy had a gross margin of -4,441.77% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sound Energy was 0.00% per year.
Sound Energy (STU:88S) 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
Sound Energy had a gross margin of -4,441.77% 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.
Sound Energy Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sound Energy Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sound 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.
STU:88S vs COP, EOG, FANG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Sound 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.
Sound Energy Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Sound Energy's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sound 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.
Sound Energy (STU:88S) has a Gross Margin % of -4,441.77% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sound Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sound Energy ranks #867 out of 869 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 99.8%.
Is Sound Energy's Gross Margin % too high?
Sound Energy's current Gross Margin % is -4,441.77%. Based on the distribution chart, Sound Energy ranks #867 out of 869 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Sound Energy's Gross Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Sound Energy ranks #867 out of 869 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sound Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. 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 869 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. 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 Sound Energy 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. Sound Energy's current Gross Margin % is -4,441.77%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sound Energy stock overvalued right now?
Sound Energy (STU:88S) has a current Gross Margin % of -4,441.77%. The current Gross Margin % is -4,441.77%. 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 Sound Energy (STU:88S), the current Gross Margin % is -4,441.77% 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.
Sound Energy PLC is the holding company for a group of energy-focused companies, whose principal activities are currently the exploration, appraisal, and development of gas assets. The group's current principal area of activity is in Morocco, and the company is focused on achieving its first production from an onshore discovery. The company categorizes its operations into three business segments: corporate, exploration and appraisal, and development and production.
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