Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
EsvalXSGO:ESVAL-A Gross Margin % is 80.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 78.67. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 490 Utilities - Regulated companies, Esval ranks better than 94.29% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Esval's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP72,271 Mil. Esval's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP90,077 Mil. Therefore, Esval's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 80.23%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Esval's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSGO:ESVAL-A'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 76.99 Med: 78.67 Max: 80.37
Current: 78.59
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Esval was 80.37%. The lowest was 76.99%. And the median was 78.67%.
XSGO:ESVAL-A's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 94.29% of 490
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.915
vs XSGO:ESVAL-A: 78.59
Esval had a gross margin of 80.23% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Esval was 0.00% per year.
Esval (XSGO:ESVAL-A) 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
Esval had a gross margin of 80.23% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Esval Gross Margin % Related Terms
Esval Gross Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Esval'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.
XSGO:ESVAL-A vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Esval'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.
Esval Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Esval's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Esval'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.
Esval (XSGO:ESVAL-A) has a Gross Margin % of 80.23% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Esval and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 78.67. Over the past decade, Esval's Gross Margin % has ranged from 76.99 to 80.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Esval ranks #28 out of 490 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is Esval's Gross Margin % too high?
Esval's current Gross Margin % of 80.23% is near median its 10-year median of 78.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 76.99 to a high of 80.37. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.92. Esval's value of 80.23% is 159.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Esval ranks #28 out of 490 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Esval's Gross Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Esval ranks #28 out of 490 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Esval in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.92. Esval's value of 80.23% is 159.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Esval's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 76.99 to 80.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 78.67 vs. the industry median of 30.92, Esval 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 - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.92, based on 490 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. Esval's current Gross Margin % of 80.23% is 159.5% 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 Esval and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Esval's current Gross Margin % is 80.23%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 78.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Esval stock overvalued right now?
Esval (XSGO:ESVAL-A) has a current Gross Margin % of 80.23%. The current Gross Margin % is 80.23%, which is near median its 10-year median of 78.67 and 159.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.92. 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 Esval (XSGO:ESVAL-A), the current Gross Margin % is 80.23% as of Mar. 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.
Esval SA is a Chile-based company engaged in producing and distributing drinking water. It also collects, treats, and disposes of wastewater, and provides other related services. The other services offered by the company include shutoff and replacement, fixed charges for taps, postal delivery, sales of drinking water in cisterns, treatment of excess sewage, etc. It manages operations through two operating segments, the Coquimbo Region segment and the Valparaso Region segment. The company derives its maximum revenue from the sale of drinking water.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
XSGO:ESVAL-A has been successfully added to your 
