Docks Petroles d AmbesXPAR:DPAM 77 Gross Margin % is 75.70% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 74.05. GuruFocus rates XPAR:DPAM with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €590.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 867 Oil & Gas companies, Docks Petroles d Ambes ranks better than 94.35% on this metric.
XPAR:DPAM's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 94.35% of 867
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.7
vs XPAR:DPAM: 76.13
Docks Petroles d Ambes had a gross margin of 75.70% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Docks Petroles d Ambes was 1.10% per year.
Docks Petroles d Ambes (XPAR:DPAM) 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
Docks Petroles d Ambes had a gross margin of 75.70% 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.
Docks Petroles d Ambes Gross Margin % Related Terms
Docks Petroles d Ambes Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Docks Petroles d Ambes'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.
XPAR:DPAM vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Docks Petroles d Ambes'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.
Docks Petroles d Ambes Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Docks Petroles d Ambes's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Docks Petroles d Ambes'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.
Docks Petroles d Ambes (XPAR:DPAM) has a Gross Margin % of 75.70% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Docks Petroles d Ambes and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 74.05. Over the past decade, Docks Petroles d Ambes' Gross Margin % has ranged from 73.09 to 77.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Docks Petroles d Ambes ranks #49 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is Docks Petroles d Ambes' Gross Margin % too high?
Docks Petroles d Ambes' current Gross Margin % of 75.70% is near median its 10-year median of 74.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 73.09 to a high of 77.64. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Docks Petroles d Ambes' value of 75.70% is 194.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Docks Petroles d Ambes ranks #49 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Docks Petroles d Ambes has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Docks Petroles d Ambes' Gross Margin % compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Docks Petroles d Ambes ranks #49 out of 867 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Docks Petroles d Ambes in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Docks Petroles d Ambes' value of 75.70% is 194.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Docks Petroles d Ambes' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 73.09 to 77.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 74.05 vs. the industry median of 25.70, Docks Petroles d Ambes 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Gross Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 25.70, based on 867 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. Docks Petroles d Ambes's current Gross Margin % of 75.70% is 194.6% 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 Docks Petroles d Ambes and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Docks Petroles d Ambes's current Gross Margin % is 75.70%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 74.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Docks Petroles d Ambes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Docks Petroles d Ambes (XPAR:DPAM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €590.71, compared to a current price of €855.00 — trading 44.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 75.70%, which is near median its 10-year median of 74.05 and 194.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.70. Docks Petroles d Ambes' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Docks Petroles d Ambes (XPAR:DPAM), the current Gross Margin % is 75.70% 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 Docks Petroles d Ambes (XPAR:DPAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Docks Petroles d Ambes stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €855.00 is trading 44.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €590.71.
GuruFocus considers Docks Petroles d Ambes to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:DPAM:
Gross Margin %: 75.70% (near median its 10-year median of 74.05)
GF Value™: €590.71 vs. price of €855.00 (44.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 194.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#49 of 867)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:DPAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Docks Pétroles d Ambès engages in the storage and transport of petroleum products in France. It is the logistics link between refineries and the South West fuel distribution networks.
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