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VOC Energy Trust (NYSE:VOC) 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
VOC Energy Trust had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
VOC Energy Trust Gross Margin % Related Terms
VOC Energy Trust Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VOC Energy Trust'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, VOC Energy Trust'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.
VOC Energy Trust Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, VOC Energy Trust's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VOC Energy Trust'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.
VOC Energy Trust (VOC) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on VOC Energy Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, VOC Energy Trust ranks #999999 out of 877 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is VOC Energy Trust's Gross Margin % too high?
VOC Energy Trust's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, VOC Energy Trust ranks #999999 out of 877 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, VOC Energy Trust has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VOC Energy Trust's Gross Margin % compare to LRDC and GLND?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, VOC Energy Trust ranks #999999 out of 877 companies for Gross Margin %. This places VOC Energy Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.91. 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 26.91, based on 877 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. 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 VOC Energy Trust and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VOC Energy Trust's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VOC Energy Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VOC Energy Trust (VOC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.45, compared to a current price of $3.29 — trading 34.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. VOC Energy Trust's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 VOC Energy Trust (VOC), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Jun. 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 VOC Energy Trust (VOC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VOC Energy Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.29 is trading 34.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.45.
GuruFocus considers VOC Energy Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VOC:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $2.45 vs. price of $3.29 (34.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VOC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
VOC Energy Trust is a statutory trust. It is created to acquire and hold a term net profits interest for the benefit of the Trust unitholders. The underlying properties include VOC Brazos' net interests which are located in the states of Kansas and Texas. The trust is entitled to receive the net proceeds from the sale of production of oil and natural gas attributable to the underlying properties. The business and affairs of the Trust are managed by the Trustee, and neither VOC Brazos nor any of its affiliates has the ability to manage or influence the operations of the Trust. It operates in a single operating and reportable segment.
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