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Gaztransport et technigazSTU:9TG +1.23%90 Gross Margin % is 94.39% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 95.53. GuruFocus rates STU:9TG with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €211.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 870 Oil & Gas companies, Gaztransport et technigaz ranks better than 98.74% on this metric.
Gaztransport et technigaz (STU:9TG) 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
Gaztransport et technigaz had a gross margin of 94.39% 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.
Gaztransport et technigaz Gross Margin % Related Terms
Gaztransport et technigaz Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:9TG vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Gaztransport et technigaz'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.
Gaztransport et technigaz Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Gaztransport et technigaz's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gaztransport et technigaz'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.
Gaztransport et technigaz (STU:9TG) has a Gross Margin % of 94.39% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Gaztransport et technigaz and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 95.53. Over the past decade, Gaztransport et technigaz's Gross Margin % has ranged from 90.35 to 97.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Gaztransport et technigaz ranks #11 out of 870 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 1.3%.
Is Gaztransport et technigaz's Gross Margin % too high?
Gaztransport et technigaz's current Gross Margin % of 94.39% is near median its 10-year median of 95.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 90.35 to a high of 97.85. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.74. Gaztransport et technigaz's value of 94.39% is 266.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gaztransport et technigaz ranks #11 out of 870 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gaztransport et technigaz has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gaztransport et technigaz's Gross Margin % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Gaztransport et technigaz ranks #11 out of 870 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Gaztransport et technigaz in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.74. Gaztransport et technigaz's value of 94.39% is 266.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Gaztransport et technigaz's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 90.35 to 97.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 95.53 vs. the industry median of 25.74, Gaztransport et technigaz 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 25.74, based on 870 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. Gaztransport et technigaz's current Gross Margin % of 94.39% is 266.7% 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 Gaztransport et technigaz and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gaztransport et technigaz's current Gross Margin % is 94.39%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 95.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gaztransport et technigaz stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gaztransport et technigaz (STU:9TG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €211.05, compared to a current price of €189.20 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 94.39%, which is near median its 10-year median of 95.53 and 266.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.74. Gaztransport et technigaz's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Gaztransport et technigaz (STU:9TG), the current Gross Margin % is 94.39% 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.
Is Gaztransport et technigaz (STU:9TG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gaztransport et technigaz stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €189.20 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €211.05.
GuruFocus considers Gaztransport et technigaz to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:9TG:
Gross Margin %: 94.39% (near median its 10-year median of 95.53)
GF Value™: €211.05 vs. price of €189.20 (10.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 266.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#11 of 870)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:9TG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gaztransport et technigaz SA is a France-based company that provides services relating to the building of liquefied natural gas storage and transport facilities. The company owns its proprietary testing laboratories and conducts research through its partnerships with research institutions, engineering companies, laboratories, and universities. The company's clients mainly comprise liquefied natural gas carriers. The group has two operating segments: the Core Business segment and the Hydrogen segment. The company generates almost all its revenue from South Korea and China.
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