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CIE CIXBRV:CIEC -3.85%75 Gross Margin % is 64.65% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 69.56. GuruFocus rates XBRV:CIEC with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of XOF2,773.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 489 Utilities - Regulated companies, CIE CI ranks better than 90.18% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. CIE CI's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was XOF198,329 Mil. CIE CI's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was XOF306,786 Mil. Therefore, CIE CI's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 64.65%.
Warning Sign:
CIE CI gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CIE CI's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XBRV:CIEC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.28 Med: 69.56 Max: 77.44
Current: 64.65
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of CIE CI was 77.44%. The lowest was 18.28%. And the median was 69.56%.
XBRV:CIEC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 90.18% of 489
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.63
vs XBRV:CIEC: 64.65
CIE CI had a gross margin of 64.65% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CIE CI was -3.10% per year.
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
CIE CI had a gross margin of 64.65% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
CIE CI Gross Margin % Related Terms
CIE CI Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CIE CI'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.
XBRV:CIEC vs NEE, SO, DUK: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, CIE CI'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.
CIE CI Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CIE CI's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CIE CI'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.
CIE CI (XBRV:CIEC) has a Gross Margin % of 64.65% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CIE CI and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 69.56. Over the past decade, CIE CI's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.28 to 77.44. According to the industry distribution chart, CIE CI ranks #48 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is CIE CI's Gross Margin % too high?
CIE CI's current Gross Margin % of 64.65% is near median its 10-year median of 69.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.28 to a high of 77.44. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.63. CIE CI's value of 64.65% is 111.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CIE CI ranks #48 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CIE CI has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIE CI's Gross Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CIE CI ranks #48 out of 489 companies for Gross Margin %. This places CIE CI in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.63. CIE CI's value of 64.65% is 111.1% above this benchmark. Historically, CIE CI's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.28 to 77.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 69.56 vs. the industry median of 30.63, CIE CI 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.63, 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. CIE CI's current Gross Margin % of 64.65% is 111.1% 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 CIE CI and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CIE CI's current Gross Margin % is 64.65%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 69.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CIE CI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIE CI (XBRV:CIEC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is XOF2,773.97, compared to a current price of XOF5,000.00 — trading 80.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 64.65%, which is near median its 10-year median of 69.56 and 111.1% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.63. CIE CI's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 10 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 CIE CI (XBRV:CIEC), the current Gross Margin % is 64.65% 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 CIE CI (XBRV:CIEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIE CI stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of XOF5,000.00 is trading 80.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of XOF2,773.97.
GuruFocus considers CIE CI to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XBRV:CIEC:
Gross Margin %: 64.65% (near median its 10-year median of 69.56)
GF Value™: XOF2,773.97 vs. price of XOF5,000.00 (80.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 111.1% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#48 of 489)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XBRV:CIEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CIE CI is engaged in the production, transportation, export, import, distribution and marketing of electricity across the territory of Cote d'Ivoire, and the sub-west African region.
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