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PetroTX LPXTAE:PTX +5.07%24 Gross Margin % is 36.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 374% above its 10-year median of 7.76. GuruFocus rates XTAE:PTX with a GF Score™ of 24/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪0.54 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 880 Oil & Gas companies, PetroTX LP ranks worse than 60.8% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. PetroTX LP's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪2.21 Mil. PetroTX LP's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₪6.01 Mil. Therefore, PetroTX LP's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 36.80%.
Warning Sign:
PetroTX LP gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -9.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PetroTX LP's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTAE:PTX'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1065.52 Med: 7.76 Max: 40.09
Current: 19.38
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of PetroTX LP was 40.09%. The lowest was -1065.52%. And the median was 7.76%.
XTAE:PTX's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 60.8% of 880
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 26.76
vs XTAE:PTX: 19.38
PetroTX LP had a gross margin of 36.80% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for PetroTX LP was -9.30% per year.
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
PetroTX LP had a gross margin of 36.80% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
PetroTX LP Gross Margin % Related Terms
PetroTX LP Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PetroTX LP'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.
XTAE:PTX vs COP, EOG, FANG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, PetroTX LP'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.
PetroTX LP Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, PetroTX LP's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PetroTX LP'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.
PetroTX LP (XTAE:PTX) has a Gross Margin % of 36.80% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PetroTX LP and its competitors. This is 374% above median its historical median of 7.76. According to the industry distribution chart, PetroTX LP ranks #535 out of 880 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 60.8%.
Is PetroTX LP's Gross Margin % too high?
PetroTX LP's current Gross Margin % of 36.80% is 374% above median its 10-year median of 7.76. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 26.76. PetroTX LP's value of 36.80% is 37.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PetroTX LP ranks #535 out of 880 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PetroTX LP has a GF Score™ of 24/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PetroTX LP's Gross Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, PetroTX LP ranks #535 out of 880 companies for Gross Margin %. This places PetroTX LP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.76. PetroTX LP's value of 36.80% is 37.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.76 vs. the industry median of 26.76, PetroTX LP 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 26.76, based on 880 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. PetroTX LP's current Gross Margin % of 36.80% is 37.5% 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 PetroTX LP and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PetroTX LP's current Gross Margin % is 36.80%, which is 374% above median its own 10-year median of 7.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PetroTX LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PetroTX LP (XTAE:PTX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪0.54, compared to a current price of ₪0.35 — trading 34.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.80%, which is 374% above median its 10-year median of 7.76 and 37.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 26.76. PetroTX LP's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 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 PetroTX LP (XTAE:PTX), the current Gross Margin % is 36.80% 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 PetroTX LP (XTAE:PTX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PetroTX LP stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₪0.35 is trading 34.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₪0.54.
GuruFocus considers PetroTX LP to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XTAE:PTX:
Gross Margin %: 36.80% (374% above median its 10-year median of 7.76)
GF Value™: ₪0.54 vs. price of ₪0.35 (34.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#535 of 880)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTAE:PTX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PetroTX LP is engaged in oil and gas investments. The company develops an investment portfolio through the acquisitions of oil and gas producing properties in the United States. It also seeks for expansion through additional drilling or completion activities. Its properties portfolio consists of assets in the states of Texas and Mississippi.
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