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Hallador Energy CoSTU:H7H +3.73%52 Gross Margin % is 37.72% as of Jun. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 27.73. GuruFocus rates STU:H7H with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 414 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Hallador Energy Co ranks better than 67.87% on this metric.
Hallador Energy Co (STU:H7H) 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
Hallador Energy Co had a gross margin of 37.72% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Hallador Energy Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hallador Energy Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hallador Energy 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.
STU:H7H vs NRGV, ELLO, XIFR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Hallador Energy 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.
Hallador Energy Co Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Hallador Energy Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hallador Energy 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.
Hallador Energy Co (STU:H7H) has a Gross Margin % of 37.72% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hallador Energy Co and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 27.73. Over the past decade, Hallador Energy Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.71 to 55.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Hallador Energy Co ranks #133 out of 414 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 32.1%.
Is Hallador Energy Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Hallador Energy Co's current Gross Margin % of 37.72% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 27.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.71 to a high of 55.81. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.32. Hallador Energy Co's value of 37.72% is 20.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hallador Energy Co ranks #133 out of 414 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hallador Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hallador Energy Co's Gross Margin % compare to NRGV and ELLO?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Hallador Energy Co ranks #133 out of 414 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Hallador Energy Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.32. Hallador Energy Co's value of 37.72% is 20.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Hallador Energy Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.71 to 55.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.73 vs. the industry median of 31.32, Hallador Energy 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 - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 31.32, based on 414 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. Hallador Energy Co's current Gross Margin % of 37.72% is 20.4% 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 Hallador Energy Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hallador Energy Co's current Gross Margin % is 37.72%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 27.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hallador Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hallador Energy Co (STU:H7H) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.32, compared to a current price of €13.90 — trading 49.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 37.72%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 27.73 and 20.4% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.32. Hallador Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 Hallador Energy Co (STU:H7H), the current Gross Margin % is 37.72% as of Jun. 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 Hallador Energy Co (STU:H7H) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hallador Energy Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €13.90 is trading 49.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.32.
GuruFocus considers Hallador Energy Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:H7H:
Gross Margin %: 37.72% (36% above median its 10-year median of 27.73)
GF Value™: €9.32 vs. price of €13.90 (49.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.4% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#133 of 414)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:H7H stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hallador Energy Co is a vertically integrated, independent power producer (IPP) and fuel company with operations in Indiana. The Company operates across multiple stages of the energy value chain, from accredited capacity and energy to coal. The Company's electric operations are located within the Midcontinent Independent System Operator's (MISO) footprint. The company's business is organized based on the services and products it provide in two segments: (i) Electric Operations and (ii) Coal Operations.
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