TotalEnergies EP GabonXPAR:EC +0.50%62 Gross Margin % is 37.68% as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 42.21. GuruFocus rates XPAR:EC with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €132.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 867 Oil & Gas companies, TotalEnergies EP Gabon ranks better than 67.36% on this metric.
XPAR:EC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 67.36% of 867
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.7
vs XPAR:EC: 38.33
TotalEnergies EP Gabon had a gross margin of 37.68% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for TotalEnergies EP Gabon was 0.00% per year.
TotalEnergies EP Gabon (XPAR:EC) 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
TotalEnergies EP Gabon had a gross margin of 37.68% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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.
TotalEnergies EP Gabon Gross Margin % Related Terms
TotalEnergies EP Gabon Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TotalEnergies EP Gabon'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:EC vs COP, EOG, OXY: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, TotalEnergies EP Gabon'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.
TotalEnergies EP Gabon Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, TotalEnergies EP Gabon's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TotalEnergies EP Gabon'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.
TotalEnergies EP Gabon (XPAR:EC) has a Gross Margin % of 37.68% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on TotalEnergies EP Gabon and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 42.21. According to the industry distribution chart, TotalEnergies EP Gabon ranks #283 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 32.6%.
Is TotalEnergies EP Gabon's Gross Margin % too high?
TotalEnergies EP Gabon's current Gross Margin % of 37.68% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 42.21. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. TotalEnergies EP Gabon's value of 37.68% is 46.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TotalEnergies EP Gabon ranks #283 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, TotalEnergies EP Gabon has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TotalEnergies EP Gabon's Gross Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, TotalEnergies EP Gabon ranks #283 out of 867 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts TotalEnergies EP Gabon in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. TotalEnergies EP Gabon's value of 37.68% is 46.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 42.21 vs. the industry median of 25.70, TotalEnergies EP Gabon 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. TotalEnergies EP Gabon's current Gross Margin % of 37.68% is 46.6% 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 TotalEnergies EP Gabon 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. TotalEnergies EP Gabon's current Gross Margin % is 37.68%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 42.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TotalEnergies EP Gabon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TotalEnergies EP Gabon (XPAR:EC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €132.48, compared to a current price of €200.00 — trading 51% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 37.68%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 42.21 and 46.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.70. TotalEnergies EP Gabon's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 TotalEnergies EP Gabon (XPAR:EC), the current Gross Margin % is 37.68% 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 TotalEnergies EP Gabon (XPAR:EC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TotalEnergies EP Gabon stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €200.00 is trading 51% above its estimated GF Value™ of €132.48.
GuruFocus considers TotalEnergies EP Gabon to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:EC:
Gross Margin %: 37.68% (11% below median its 10-year median of 42.21)
GF Value™: €132.48 vs. price of €200.00 (51% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#283 of 867)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:EC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TotalEnergies EP Gabon explores for, produces and sells crude oil and natural gas. The company's sole operation is located in Gabon, Central Africa. Its mining operations are divided into mining concessions and operating licenses.
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