Cardinal EnergyTSX:CJ +1.11%59 Gross Margin % is 64.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 60.82. GuruFocus rates TSX:CJ with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of C$6.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 872 Oil & Gas companies, Cardinal Energy ranks better than 88.88% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cardinal Energy's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:CJ'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.04 Med: 60.82 Max: 65.97
Current: 62.19
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cardinal Energy was 65.97%. The lowest was 45.04%. And the median was 60.82%.
TSX:CJ's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 88.88% of 872
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.535
vs TSX:CJ: 62.19
Cardinal Energy had a gross margin of 64.97% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cardinal Energy was 1.20% per year.
Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ) 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
Cardinal Energy had a gross margin of 64.97% 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.
Cardinal Energy Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cardinal Energy Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cardinal Energy'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:CJ vs COP, EOG, FANG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Cardinal Energy'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.
Cardinal Energy Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Cardinal Energy's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cardinal Energy'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.
Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ) has a Gross Margin % of 64.97% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cardinal Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 60.82. Over the past decade, Cardinal Energy's Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.04 to 65.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Cardinal Energy ranks #97 out of 872 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Cardinal Energy's Gross Margin % too high?
Cardinal Energy's current Gross Margin % of 64.97% is near median its 10-year median of 60.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.04 to a high of 65.97. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.54. Cardinal Energy's value of 64.97% is 154.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cardinal Energy ranks #97 out of 872 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cardinal Energy has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cardinal Energy's Gross Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Cardinal Energy ranks #97 out of 872 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cardinal Energy in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.54. Cardinal Energy's value of 64.97% is 154.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Cardinal Energy's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.04 to 65.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 60.82 vs. the industry median of 25.54, Cardinal Energy 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 25.54, based on 872 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. Cardinal Energy's current Gross Margin % of 64.97% is 154.4% 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 Cardinal Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cardinal Energy's current Gross Margin % is 64.97%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 60.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cardinal Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$6.54, compared to a current price of C$10.92 — trading 67% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 64.97%, which is near median its 10-year median of 60.82 and 154.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.54. Cardinal Energy's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ), the current Gross Margin % is 64.97% 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 Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cardinal Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$10.92 is trading 67% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$6.54.
GuruFocus considers Cardinal Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:CJ:
Gross Margin %: 64.97% (near median its 10-year median of 60.82)
GF Value™: C$6.54 vs. price of C$10.92 (67% above fair value)
Industry Position: 154.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#97 of 872)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:CJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cardinal Energy Ltd is an oil-focused Canadian company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and production of petroleum and natural gas in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. The company generates the majority of its revenue from crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids.
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