Tethys PetroleumTETHF 69 Gross Margin % is 51.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 47.53. GuruFocus rates TETHF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 867 Oil & Gas companies, Tethys Petroleum ranks better than 82.58% on this metric.
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
Tethys Petroleum had a gross margin of 51.86% 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.
Tethys Petroleum Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tethys Petroleum Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tethys Petroleum'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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Tethys Petroleum'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.
Tethys Petroleum Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Tethys Petroleum's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tethys Petroleum'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.
Tethys Petroleum (TETHF) has a Gross Margin % of 51.86% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tethys Petroleum and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 47.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Tethys Petroleum ranks #151 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 17.4%.
Is Tethys Petroleum's Gross Margin % too high?
Tethys Petroleum's current Gross Margin % of 51.86% is near median its 10-year median of 47.53. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Tethys Petroleum's value of 51.86% is 101.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tethys Petroleum ranks #151 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tethys Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tethys Petroleum's Gross Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Tethys Petroleum ranks #151 out of 867 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tethys Petroleum in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Tethys Petroleum's value of 51.86% is 101.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 47.53 vs. the industry median of 25.70, Tethys Petroleum 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 25.70, 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. Tethys Petroleum's current Gross Margin % of 51.86% is 101.8% 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 Tethys Petroleum 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. Tethys Petroleum's current Gross Margin % is 51.86%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 47.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tethys Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tethys Petroleum (TETHF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.02, compared to a current price of $0.93 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 51.86%, which is near median its 10-year median of 47.53 and 101.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.70. Tethys Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 Tethys Petroleum (TETHF), the current Gross Margin % is 51.86% 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 Tethys Petroleum (TETHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tethys Petroleum stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.93 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.02.
GuruFocus considers Tethys Petroleum to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TETHF:
Gross Margin %: 51.86% (near median its 10-year median of 47.53)
GF Value™: $1.02 vs. price of $0.93 (8.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 101.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#151 of 867)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TETHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tethys Petroleum Ltd is an oil and gas company operating within the Republic of Kazakhstan. Its segments include Kazakhstan and Corporate, with the majority from Oil Sales of Kazakhstan.
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