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Kauno Energija ABSTU:WVJ 60 Gross Margin % is 38.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 35.68. GuruFocus rates STU:WVJ with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.17. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 407 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Kauno Energija AB ranks better than 61.67% on this metric.
Kauno Energija AB had a gross margin of 38.23% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kauno Energija AB was 5.20% per year.
Kauno Energija AB (STU:WVJ) 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
Kauno Energija AB had a gross margin of 38.23% 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.
Kauno Energija AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kauno Energija AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kauno Energija AB'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.
Kauno Energija AB Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Kauno Energija AB'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.
Kauno Energija AB Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Kauno Energija AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kauno Energija AB'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.
Kauno Energija AB (STU:WVJ) has a Gross Margin % of 38.23% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kauno Energija AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 35.68. Over the past decade, Kauno Energija AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.48 to 45.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Kauno Energija AB ranks #156 out of 407 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 38.3%.
Is Kauno Energija AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Kauno Energija AB's current Gross Margin % of 38.23% is near median its 10-year median of 35.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.48 to a high of 45.07. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Kauno Energija AB's value of 38.23% is 21.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kauno Energija AB ranks #156 out of 407 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kauno Energija AB has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kauno Energija AB's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Kauno Energija AB ranks #156 out of 407 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Kauno Energija AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Kauno Energija AB's value of 38.23% is 21.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Kauno Energija AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.48 to 45.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.68 vs. the industry median of 31.35, Kauno Energija AB 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 31.35, based on 407 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. Kauno Energija AB's current Gross Margin % of 38.23% is 21.9% 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 Kauno Energija AB and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kauno Energija AB's current Gross Margin % is 38.23%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 35.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kauno Energija AB stock overvalued right now?
Kauno Energija AB (STU:WVJ) has a current Gross Margin % of 38.23%. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.17, compared to a current price of €1.69 — trading 44.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.23%, which is near median its 10-year median of 35.68 and 21.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.35. Kauno Energija AB's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Kauno Energija AB (STU:WVJ), the current Gross Margin % is 38.23% 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 Kauno Energija AB (STU:WVJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kauno Energija AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.69 is trading 44.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.17.
Key valuation signals for STU:WVJ:
Gross Margin %: 38.23% (near median its 10-year median of 35.68)
GF Value™: €1.17 vs. price of €1.69 (44.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#156 of 407)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:WVJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kauno Energija AB is a company engaged in the supply of heat and hot water production and sale of electricity, and the maintenance of collector-tunnels. In addition, the company is also involved in electricity generation and distribution. The company carries out supervision of indoor heat and hot water supply systems, repair and maintenance of heat unit equipment, and provides rental services for premises. The company generates a vast majority of its revenues from heat supplies.
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