Upper Tamakoshi HydropowerXNEP:UPPER +2.00%54 Gross Margin % is 97.31% as of Apr. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 97.41. GuruFocus rates XNEP:UPPER with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of NPR201.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower ranks better than 97.52% on this metric.
XNEP:UPPER's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 97.52% of 403
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 31.35
vs XNEP:UPPER: 97.39
Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower had a gross margin of 97.31% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
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
Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower had a gross margin of 97.31% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Gross Margin % Related Terms
Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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 Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower'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.
Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower'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.
Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower (XNEP:UPPER) has a Gross Margin % of 97.31% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 97.41. Over the past decade, Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower's Gross Margin % has ranged from 97.36 to 97.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower ranks #10 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 2.5%.
Is Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower's Gross Margin % too high?
Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower's current Gross Margin % of 97.31% is near median its 10-year median of 97.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 97.36 to a high of 97.47. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower's value of 97.31% is 210.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower ranks #10 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower ranks #10 out of 403 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower's value of 97.31% is 210.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 97.36 to 97.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 97.41 vs. the industry median of 31.35, Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower 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 31.35, based on 403 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. Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower's current Gross Margin % of 97.31% is 210.4% 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 Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower's current Gross Margin % is 97.31%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 97.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower (XNEP:UPPER) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NPR201.24, compared to a current price of NPR194.00 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 97.31%, which is near median its 10-year median of 97.41 and 210.4% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.35. Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 2 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 Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower (XNEP:UPPER), the current Gross Margin % is 97.31% as of Apr. 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 Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower (XNEP:UPPER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NPR194.00 is trading 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of NPR201.24.
GuruFocus considers Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XNEP:UPPER:
Gross Margin %: 97.31% (near median its 10-year median of 97.41)
GF Value™: NPR201.24 vs. price of NPR194.00 (3.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 210.4% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#10 of 403)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XNEP:UPPER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Ltd operates in the utilities sector in Nepal. Its main line of business involves the development of hydropower projects, including detailed feasibility, construction, and operation. The company has developed and is developing the following hydropower projects in the Tamakoshi River basin as follows: the Upper Tamakoshi Hydroelectric Project (UTKHEP), a 456 MW plant already under operation; the Rolwaling Khola Hydroelectric Project; and the diversion of the Rolwaling River to the UTKHEP intake pond. It is engaged in only one business activity: the generation and sale of electricity.
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