Haffner EnergyXPAR:ALHAF -2.85%27 Gross Margin % is -1,802.60% as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates XPAR:ALHAF with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Haffner Energy ranks worse than 100% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Haffner Energy's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:ALHAF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -989.29 Med: 23.77 Max: 2430.68
Current: -989.29
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of Haffner Energy was 2430.68%. The lowest was -989.29%. And the median was 23.77%.
XPAR:ALHAF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 100% of 403
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 31.35
vs XPAR:ALHAF: -989.29
Haffner Energy had a gross margin of -1,802.60% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Haffner Energy was 0.00% per year.
Haffner Energy (XPAR:ALHAF) 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
Haffner Energy had a gross margin of -1,802.60% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => 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.
Haffner Energy Gross Margin % Related Terms
Haffner Energy Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Haffner Energy'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.
Haffner Energy Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Haffner Energy'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.
Haffner Energy Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Haffner Energy's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Haffner Energy'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.
Haffner Energy (XPAR:ALHAF) has a Gross Margin % of -1,802.60% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Haffner Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Haffner Energy ranks #403 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry.
Is Haffner Energy's Gross Margin % too high?
Haffner Energy's current Gross Margin % is -1,802.60%. Based on the distribution chart, Haffner Energy ranks #403 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Haffner Energy has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Haffner Energy's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Haffner Energy ranks #403 out of 403 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Haffner Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. 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. 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 Haffner Energy 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. Haffner Energy's current Gross Margin % is -1,802.60%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Haffner Energy stock overvalued right now?
Haffner Energy (XPAR:ALHAF) has a current Gross Margin % of -1,802.60%. The current Gross Margin % is -1,802.60%. Haffner Energy's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 4 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 Haffner Energy (XPAR:ALHAF), the current Gross Margin % is -1,802.60% as of Sep. 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.
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