Chord EnergySTU:OS70 -2.73%59 Gross Margin % is 22.39% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 25.86. GuruFocus rates STU:OS70 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €115.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 867 Oil & Gas companies, Chord Energy ranks worse than 65.4% on this metric.
Chord Energy Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -8.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chord Energy's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:OS70'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.15 Med: 25.86 Max: 49.1
Current: 16.27
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Chord Energy was 49.10%. The lowest was 4.15%. And the median was 25.86%.
STU:OS70's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 65.4% of 867
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.7
vs STU:OS70: 16.27
Chord Energy had a gross margin of 22.39% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Chord Energy was -8.20% per year.
Chord Energy (STU:OS70) 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
Chord Energy had a gross margin of 22.39% 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.
Chord Energy Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chord Energy Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chord 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:OS70 vs SM, MTDR, RRC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Chord 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.
Chord Energy Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Chord Energy's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chord 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.
Chord Energy (STU:OS70) has a Gross Margin % of 22.39% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chord Energy and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 25.86. Over the past decade, Chord Energy's Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.15 to 49.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Chord Energy ranks #567 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 65.4%.
Is Chord Energy's Gross Margin % too high?
Chord Energy's current Gross Margin % of 22.39% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 25.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.15 to a high of 49.10. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Chord Energy's value of 22.39% is 12.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chord Energy ranks #567 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chord Energy has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chord Energy's Gross Margin % compare to SM and MTDR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Chord Energy ranks #567 out of 867 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Chord Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Chord Energy's value of 22.39% is 12.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Chord Energy's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.15 to 49.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.86 vs. the industry median of 25.70, Chord Energy 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 25.70, based on 867 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. Chord Energy's current Gross Margin % of 22.39% is 12.9% 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 Chord 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. Chord Energy's current Gross Margin % is 22.39%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 25.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chord Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chord Energy (STU:OS70) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €115.62, compared to a current price of €101.70 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.39%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 25.86 and 12.9% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.70. Chord Energy's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 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 Chord Energy (STU:OS70), the current Gross Margin % is 22.39% 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 Chord Energy (STU:OS70) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chord Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €101.70 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of €115.62.
GuruFocus considers Chord Energy to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:OS70:
Gross Margin %: 22.39% (13% below median its 10-year median of 25.86)
GF Value™: €115.62 vs. price of €101.70 (12% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.9% below the Oil & Gas median (#567 of 867)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:OS70 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chord Energy Corp is an independent exploration and production (E&P) company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development and production of crude oil, NGL and natural gas prominently in the Williston Basin, with limited non-operated interests in the Marcellus Shale. It operates in one reportable business segment, which is the E&P of crude oil, NGL and natural gas. The company derives revenue from the sale of crude oil, NGL and natural gas production.
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