Bri-ChemTSX:BRY 39 Gross Margin % is 19.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 17.78. GuruFocus rates TSX:BRY with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.23 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 869 Oil & Gas companies, Bri-Chem ranks worse than 59.03% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Bri-Chem's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$3.27 Mil. Bri-Chem's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$16.57 Mil. Therefore, Bri-Chem's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.76%.
Warning Sign:
Bri-Chem Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bri-Chem's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:BRY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.58 Med: 17.78 Max: 20.27
Current: 19.89
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Bri-Chem was 20.27%. The lowest was 13.58%. And the median was 17.78%.
TSX:BRY's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 59.03% of 869
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.7
vs TSX:BRY: 19.89
Bri-Chem had a gross margin of 19.76% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Bri-Chem was -1.40% per year.
Bri-Chem (TSX:BRY) 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
Bri-Chem had a gross margin of 19.76% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Bri-Chem Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bri-Chem Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bri-Chem'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.
TSX:BRY vs SLB, BKR, HAL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Bri-Chem'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.
Bri-Chem Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Bri-Chem's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bri-Chem'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.
Bri-Chem (TSX:BRY) has a Gross Margin % of 19.76% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bri-Chem and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 17.78. Over the past decade, Bri-Chem's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.58 to 20.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Bri-Chem ranks #513 out of 869 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 59%.
Is Bri-Chem's Gross Margin % too high?
Bri-Chem's current Gross Margin % of 19.76% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 17.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.58 to a high of 20.27. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Bri-Chem's value of 19.76% is 23.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bri-Chem ranks #513 out of 869 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bri-Chem has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bri-Chem's Gross Margin % compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Bri-Chem ranks #513 out of 869 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Bri-Chem in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Bri-Chem's value of 19.76% is 23.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Bri-Chem's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.58 to 20.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.78 vs. the industry median of 25.70, Bri-Chem 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 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. Bri-Chem's current Gross Margin % of 19.76% is 23.1% 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 Bri-Chem 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. Bri-Chem's current Gross Margin % is 19.76%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 17.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bri-Chem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bri-Chem (TSX:BRY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.23, compared to a current price of C$0.35 — trading 52.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.76%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 17.78 and 23.1% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.70. Bri-Chem's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Bri-Chem (TSX:BRY), the current Gross Margin % is 19.76% 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 Bri-Chem (TSX:BRY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bri-Chem stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$0.35 is trading 52.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.23.
GuruFocus considers Bri-Chem to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:BRY:
Gross Margin %: 19.76% (11% above median its 10-year median of 17.78)
GF Value™: C$0.23 vs. price of C$0.35 (52.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.1% below the Oil & Gas median (#513 of 869)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:BRY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bri-Chem Corp supplies drilling fluids for the oil and gas industries. The company provides drilling fluid products, cementing, acidizing, and stimulation additives from multiple strategically located warehouses throughout Canada and the United States. Its segments are Fluids Distribution Canada, Fluids Distribution USA, Fluids Blending and Packaging Canada, Fluids Blending and Packaging USA, and Other. The Other segment represents insignificant segments and all remaining costs not directly attributable to an operating segment, such as corporate overhead. A majority of its revenue is derived from the distribution of fluids in the United States of America.
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