K&O Energy GroupTSE:1663 -0.39%72 Gross Margin % is 22.99% as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 20.56. GuruFocus rates TSE:1663 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of 円2,978.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 489 Utilities - Regulated companies, K&O Energy Group ranks worse than 60.94% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for K&O Energy Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:1663'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.04 Med: 20.56 Max: 24.36
Current: 24.36
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of K&O Energy Group was 24.36%. The lowest was 16.04%. And the median was 20.56%.
TSE:1663's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 60.94% of 489
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.88
vs TSE:1663: 24.36
K&O Energy Group had a gross margin of 22.99% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for K&O Energy Group was 2.10% per year.
K&O Energy Group (TSE:1663) 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
K&O Energy Group had a gross margin of 22.99% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
K&O Energy Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
K&O Energy Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for K&O Energy Group'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 Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, K&O Energy Group'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.
K&O Energy Group Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, K&O Energy Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where K&O Energy Group'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.
K&O Energy Group (TSE:1663) has a Gross Margin % of 22.99% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on K&O Energy Group and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 20.56. Over the past decade, K&O Energy Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.04 to 24.36. According to the industry distribution chart, K&O Energy Group ranks #298 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is K&O Energy Group's Gross Margin % too high?
K&O Energy Group's current Gross Margin % of 22.99% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 20.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.04 to a high of 24.36. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. K&O Energy Group's value of 22.99% is 25.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, K&O Energy Group ranks #298 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, K&O Energy Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K&O Energy Group's Gross Margin % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, K&O Energy Group ranks #298 out of 489 companies for Gross Margin %. This places K&O Energy Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. K&O Energy Group's value of 22.99% is 25.6% below this benchmark. Historically, K&O Energy Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.04 to 24.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.56 vs. the industry median of 30.88, K&O Energy Group 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.88, based on 489 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. K&O Energy Group's current Gross Margin % of 22.99% is 25.6% 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 K&O Energy Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K&O Energy Group's current Gross Margin % is 22.99%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 20.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K&O Energy Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K&O Energy Group (TSE:1663) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,978.49, compared to a current price of 円3,805.00 — trading 27.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.99%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 20.56 and 25.6% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.88. K&O Energy Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 K&O Energy Group (TSE:1663), the current Gross Margin % is 22.99% as of Dec. 2025. 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 K&O Energy Group (TSE:1663) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K&O Energy Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円3,805.00 is trading 27.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,978.49.
GuruFocus considers K&O Energy Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:1663:
Gross Margin %: 22.99% (12% above median its 10-year median of 20.56)
GF Value™: 円2,978.49 vs. price of 円3,805.00 (27.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.6% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#298 of 489)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:1663 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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