Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Japan Petroleum Exploration CoSTU:JP9 +1.63%62 Gross Margin % is 21.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 18.53. GuruFocus rates STU:JP9 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 876 Oil & Gas companies, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co ranks worse than 55.82% on this metric.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (STU:JP9) 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
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co had a gross margin of 21.73% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co 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.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Gross Margin % Chart
STU:JP9 vs COP, EOG, FANG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Japan Petroleum Exploration 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.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Japan Petroleum Exploration 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.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (STU:JP9) has a Gross Margin % of 21.73% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Japan Petroleum Exploration Co and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 18.53. Over the past decade, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.00 to 28.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co ranks #489 out of 876 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 55.8%.
Is Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's current Gross Margin % of 21.73% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 18.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.00 to a high of 28.56. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 26.24. Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's value of 21.73% is 17.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co ranks #489 out of 876 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's Gross Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co ranks #489 out of 876 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Japan Petroleum Exploration Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.24. Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's value of 21.73% is 17.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.00 to 28.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.53 vs. the industry median of 26.24, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co 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 26.24, based on 876 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. Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's current Gross Margin % of 21.73% is 17.2% 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 Japan Petroleum Exploration Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's current Gross Margin % is 21.73%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 18.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Petroleum Exploration Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (STU:JP9) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.15, compared to a current price of €9.35 — trading 52% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.73%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 18.53 and 17.2% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 26.24. Japan Petroleum Exploration Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (STU:JP9), the current Gross Margin % is 21.73% as of Mar. 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 Japan Petroleum Exploration Co (STU:JP9) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.35 is trading 52% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.15.
GuruFocus considers Japan Petroleum Exploration Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:JP9:
Gross Margin %: 21.73% (17% above median its 10-year median of 18.53)
GF Value™: €6.15 vs. price of €9.35 (52% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.2% below the Oil & Gas median (#489 of 876)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:JP9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co Ltd is a drilling and exploration company that specializes in the production of crude oil and liquefied natural gas. Majority of the company's revenue is derived from oil and gas fields in Japan, with additional production coming from various international positions. Japan Petroleum Exploration serves natural gas to electric power companies, local distribution companies, and various industrial users. It also supplies and sells crude oil to petroleum refiners and trading companies.
62GF Score
Get the complete analysis for STU:JP9
Gross Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
STU:JP9 has been successfully added to your 
