Naphtha Israel PetroleumXTAE:NFTA -1.90%79 Gross Margin % is 57.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 65.65. GuruFocus rates XTAE:NFTA with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪21.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 869 Oil & Gas companies, Naphtha Israel Petroleum ranks better than 78.37% on this metric.
XTAE:NFTA's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 78.37% of 869
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.78
vs XTAE:NFTA: 49.16
Naphtha Israel Petroleum had a gross margin of 57.51% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Naphtha Israel Petroleum was -6.90% per year.
Naphtha Israel Petroleum (XTAE:NFTA) 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
Naphtha Israel Petroleum had a gross margin of 57.51% 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.
Naphtha Israel Petroleum Gross Margin % Related Terms
Naphtha Israel Petroleum 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.
XTAE:NFTA vs COP, EOG, FANG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Naphtha Israel Petroleum'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.
Naphtha Israel Petroleum Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Naphtha Israel Petroleum's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Naphtha Israel Petroleum'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.
Naphtha Israel Petroleum (XTAE:NFTA) has a Gross Margin % of 57.51% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Naphtha Israel Petroleum and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 65.65. Over the past decade, Naphtha Israel Petroleum's Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.41 to 76.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Naphtha Israel Petroleum ranks #188 out of 869 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is Naphtha Israel Petroleum's Gross Margin % too high?
Naphtha Israel Petroleum's current Gross Margin % of 57.51% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 65.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.41 to a high of 76.08. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.78. Naphtha Israel Petroleum's value of 57.51% is 123.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Naphtha Israel Petroleum ranks #188 out of 869 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Naphtha Israel Petroleum has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Naphtha Israel Petroleum's Gross Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Naphtha Israel Petroleum ranks #188 out of 869 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Naphtha Israel Petroleum in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.78. Naphtha Israel Petroleum's value of 57.51% is 123.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Naphtha Israel Petroleum's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.41 to 76.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 65.65 vs. the industry median of 25.78, Naphtha Israel Petroleum 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 25.78, based on 869 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. Naphtha Israel Petroleum's current Gross Margin % of 57.51% is 123.1% 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 Naphtha Israel Petroleum and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Naphtha Israel Petroleum's current Gross Margin % is 57.51%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 65.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Naphtha Israel Petroleum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naphtha Israel Petroleum (XTAE:NFTA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪21.84, compared to a current price of ₪24.77 — trading 13.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 57.51%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 65.65 and 123.1% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.78. Naphtha Israel Petroleum's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Naphtha Israel Petroleum (XTAE:NFTA), the current Gross Margin % is 57.51% 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.
Is Naphtha Israel Petroleum (XTAE:NFTA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naphtha Israel Petroleum stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₪24.77 is trading 13.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₪21.84.
GuruFocus considers Naphtha Israel Petroleum to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTAE:NFTA:
Gross Margin %: 57.51% (12% below median its 10-year median of 65.65)
GF Value™: ₪21.84 vs. price of ₪24.77 (13.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 123.1% above the Oil & Gas median (#188 of 869)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTAE:NFTA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Address8 Ha Granit Street, Kiryat Aryeh, Petach-Tikva, ISR, 49002
Naphtha Israel Petroleum Corp Ltd explores oil & gas. It also engages in real estate operations in Israel and Europe. Some of its subsidiaries are Isramco Oil & Gas, Unikurs Kft, Bivvy Kft, Stars Invest S.R.O., Isramco Properties GmbH, and A.M.S. GmbH.
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