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Chilime Hydropower CoXNEP:CHCL -0.24%73 Gross Margin % is 77.87% as of Jan. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 76.04. GuruFocus rates XNEP:CHCL with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR197.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 406 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Chilime Hydropower Co ranks better than 88.42% on this metric.
XNEP:CHCL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 88.42% of 406
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 31.32
vs XNEP:CHCL: 76.95
Chilime Hydropower Co had a gross margin of 77.87% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Chilime Hydropower Co was -0.90% per year.
Chilime Hydropower Co (XNEP:CHCL) 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
Chilime Hydropower Co had a gross margin of 77.87% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.
Chilime Hydropower Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chilime Hydropower Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chilime Hydropower Co'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.
Chilime Hydropower Co Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Chilime Hydropower Co'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.
Chilime Hydropower Co Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Chilime Hydropower Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chilime Hydropower Co'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.
Chilime Hydropower Co (XNEP:CHCL) has a Gross Margin % of 77.87% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chilime Hydropower Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 76.04. Over the past decade, Chilime Hydropower Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 72.74 to 88.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Chilime Hydropower Co ranks #47 out of 406 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is Chilime Hydropower Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Chilime Hydropower Co's current Gross Margin % of 77.87% is near median its 10-year median of 76.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 72.74 to a high of 88.91. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.32. Chilime Hydropower Co's value of 77.87% is 148.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chilime Hydropower Co ranks #47 out of 406 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Chilime Hydropower Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chilime Hydropower Co's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Chilime Hydropower Co ranks #47 out of 406 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Chilime Hydropower Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.32. Chilime Hydropower Co's value of 77.87% is 148.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Chilime Hydropower Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 72.74 to 88.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 76.04 vs. the industry median of 31.32, Chilime Hydropower Co 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 - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 31.32, based on 406 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. Chilime Hydropower Co's current Gross Margin % of 77.87% is 148.6% 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 Chilime Hydropower Co and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chilime Hydropower Co's current Gross Margin % is 77.87%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 76.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chilime Hydropower Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chilime Hydropower Co (XNEP:CHCL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR197.21, compared to a current price of NPR494.00 — trading 150.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 77.87%, which is near median its 10-year median of 76.04 and 148.6% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.32. Chilime Hydropower Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 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 Chilime Hydropower Co (XNEP:CHCL), the current Gross Margin % is 77.87% as of Jan. 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 Chilime Hydropower Co (XNEP:CHCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chilime Hydropower Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NPR494.00 is trading 150.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NPR197.21.
GuruFocus considers Chilime Hydropower Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XNEP:CHCL:
Gross Margin %: 77.87% (near median its 10-year median of 76.04)
GF Value™: NPR197.21 vs. price of NPR494.00 (150.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 148.6% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#47 of 406)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XNEP:CHCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chilime Hydropower Co Ltd is a company operating in the utility sector. The company is mainly engaged in the generation of hydroelectricity. It owns and operates a power plant with a 22.1 MW installed capacity and is located in the capital city of Kathmandu. The company sells bulk electricity to the Nepal Electricity Authority. The company, through its subsidiaries, develops hydropower projects.
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