KN Energies ABSTU:XIC 53 Gross Margin % is 43.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 24.08. GuruFocus rates STU:XIC with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 869 Oil & Gas companies, KN Energies AB ranks better than 70.31% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for KN Energies AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:XIC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.08 Med: 24.08 Max: 41.79
Current: 41.37
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of KN Energies AB was 41.79%. The lowest was 14.08%. And the median was 24.08%.
STU:XIC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 70.31% of 869
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.78
vs STU:XIC: 41.37
KN Energies AB had a gross margin of 43.28% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for KN Energies AB was 11.60% per year.
KN Energies AB (STU:XIC) 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
KN Energies AB had a gross margin of 43.28% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
KN Energies AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
KN Energies AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KN Energies 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.
STU:XIC vs WMB, EPD, KMI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, KN Energies 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.
KN Energies AB Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, KN Energies AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KN Energies 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.
KN Energies AB (STU:XIC) has a Gross Margin % of 43.28% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on KN Energies AB and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 24.08. Over the past decade, KN Energies AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.08 to 41.79. According to the industry distribution chart, KN Energies AB ranks #258 out of 869 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 29.7%.
Is KN Energies AB's Gross Margin % too high?
KN Energies AB's current Gross Margin % of 43.28% is 80% above median its 10-year median of 24.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.08 to a high of 41.79. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.78. KN Energies AB's value of 43.28% is 67.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KN Energies AB ranks #258 out of 869 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KN Energies AB has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KN Energies AB's Gross Margin % compare to WMB and EPD?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, KN Energies AB ranks #258 out of 869 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts KN Energies AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.78. KN Energies AB's value of 43.28% is 67.9% above this benchmark. Historically, KN Energies AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.08 to 41.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.08 vs. the industry median of 25.78, KN Energies 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Gross Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 25.78, based on 869 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. KN Energies AB's current Gross Margin % of 43.28% is 67.9% 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 KN Energies AB and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KN Energies AB's current Gross Margin % is 43.28%, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 24.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KN Energies AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KN Energies AB (STU:XIC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.27, compared to a current price of €0.45 — trading 64.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 43.28%, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 24.08 and 67.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.78. KN Energies AB's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 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 KN Energies AB (STU:XIC), the current Gross Margin % is 43.28% 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 KN Energies AB (STU:XIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KN Energies AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.45 is trading 64.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.27.
GuruFocus considers KN Energies AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:XIC:
Gross Margin %: 43.28% (80% above median its 10-year median of 24.08)
GF Value™: €0.27 vs. price of €0.45 (64.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#258 of 869)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:XIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KN Energies AB is a Lithuania-based international energy terminal operating company that provides safe and reliable flows of liquid energy, and loading of chemicals and raw materials for consumers of the Baltic region while providing clients around the world with the knowledge and skills to develop infrastructure projects of sustainable energy. The company covers the main areas of activity, liquid energy products, terminals of liquefied natural gas (LNG), and new energy types such as synthetic fuels, hydrogen and its compounds, and other alternative energy carriers, as well as carbon capture and storage. The segments of the company are: Liquid energy terminals (LET) and LNG business further bifurcated as LNG terminal (LNGT), and LNG commercial (comLNG).
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