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.
Shikun & Binui EnergyXTAE:SBEN -0.42%79 Gross Margin % is 21.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 28.26. GuruFocus rates XTAE:SBEN with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪5.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 410 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Shikun & Binui Energy ranks worse than 67.56% on this metric.
XTAE:SBEN's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 67.56% of 410
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 31.55
vs XTAE:SBEN: 20.46
Shikun & Binui Energy had a gross margin of 21.51% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Shikun & Binui Energy was -21.50% per year.
Shikun & Binui Energy (XTAE:SBEN) 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
Shikun & Binui Energy had a gross margin of 21.51% 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.
Shikun & Binui Energy Gross Margin % Related Terms
Shikun & Binui Energy Gross Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Shikun & Binui Energy'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.
Shikun & Binui Energy Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Shikun & Binui Energy'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.
Shikun & Binui Energy Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Shikun & Binui Energy's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shikun & Binui Energy'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.
Shikun & Binui Energy (XTAE:SBEN) has a Gross Margin % of 21.51% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shikun & Binui Energy and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 28.26. Over the past decade, Shikun & Binui Energy's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.11 to 42.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Shikun & Binui Energy ranks #277 out of 410 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 67.6%.
Is Shikun & Binui Energy's Gross Margin % too high?
Shikun & Binui Energy's current Gross Margin % of 21.51% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 28.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.11 to a high of 42.63. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.55. Shikun & Binui Energy's value of 21.51% is 31.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shikun & Binui Energy ranks #277 out of 410 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shikun & Binui Energy has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shikun & Binui Energy's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Shikun & Binui Energy ranks #277 out of 410 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Shikun & Binui Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.55. Shikun & Binui Energy's value of 21.51% is 31.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Shikun & Binui Energy's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.11 to 42.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.26 vs. the industry median of 31.55, Shikun & Binui Energy has consistently been below 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 - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 31.55, based on 410 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. Shikun & Binui Energy's current Gross Margin % of 21.51% is 31.8% below 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 Shikun & Binui Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shikun & Binui Energy's current Gross Margin % is 21.51%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 28.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shikun & Binui Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shikun & Binui Energy (XTAE:SBEN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪5.58, compared to a current price of ₪4.05 — trading 27.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.51%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 28.26 and 31.8% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.55. Shikun & Binui Energy's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 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 Shikun & Binui Energy (XTAE:SBEN), the current Gross Margin % is 21.51% 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 Shikun & Binui Energy (XTAE:SBEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shikun & Binui Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₪4.05 is trading 27.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₪5.58.
GuruFocus considers Shikun & Binui Energy to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XTAE:SBEN:
Gross Margin %: 21.51% (24% below median its 10-year median of 28.26)
GF Value™: ₪5.58 vs. price of ₪4.05 (27.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.8% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#277 of 410)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTAE:SBEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shikun & Binui Energy Ltd engages in the development, financing, construction and operation of power generation plants based on energies, that include solar energy, hydro, wind and natural gas in Israel and around the globe. It develops utility-scale long-term projects, taking an end-to-end approach, from the initiation stage to financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of the project.
79GF Score
Get the complete analysis for XTAE:SBEN
Gross Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
XTAE:SBEN has been successfully added to your 
