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
Cobra Venture had a gross margin of 26.21% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => 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.
Cobra Venture Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cobra Venture Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cobra Venture'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.
TSXV:CBV vs COP, EOG, OXY: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Cobra Venture'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.
Cobra Venture Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Cobra Venture's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cobra Venture'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.
Cobra Venture (TSXV:CBV) has a Gross Margin % of 26.21% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cobra Venture and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 37.97.
Is Cobra Venture's Gross Margin % too high?
Cobra Venture's current Gross Margin % of 26.21% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 37.97. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.62. Cobra Venture's value of 26.21% is 2.3% above this industry median. Overall, Cobra Venture has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cobra Venture's Gross Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
Cobra Venture's Gross Margin % of 26.21% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.62. Cobra Venture's value of 26.21% is 2.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 37.97 vs. the industry median of 25.62, Cobra Venture 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 25.62, 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. Cobra Venture's current Gross Margin % of 26.21% is 2.3% 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 Cobra Venture and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cobra Venture's current Gross Margin % is 26.21%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 37.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cobra Venture stock overvalued right now?
Cobra Venture (TSXV:CBV) has a current Gross Margin % of 26.21%. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.12, compared to a current price of C$1.40 — trading 1066.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.21%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 37.97 and 2.3% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.62. Cobra Venture's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Cobra Venture (TSXV:CBV), the current Gross Margin % is 26.21% as of Feb. 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 Cobra Venture (TSXV:CBV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cobra Venture stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$1.40 is trading 1066.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.12.
Key valuation signals for TSXV:CBV:
Gross Margin %: 26.21% (31% below median its 10-year median of 37.97)
GF Value™: C$0.12 vs. price of C$1.40 (1066.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.3% above the Oil & Gas median
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSXV:CBV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cobra Venture Corp is a junior oil and gas company that is focused on the exploration and development of petroleum and natural gas interests in Canada. The company's properties are the San Joaquin Basin Project, California, and Gull Lake, Saskatchewan. The company operates in one business segment, being the exploration and development of oil and gas interests, in Canada.
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