CHRDNEUTRAL

Gross Margin

22.2%

Higher than 27% of Energy sector peers

Updated 1078h ago

Sector Performance

27th percentile

CHRD

22.2%

Sector Median

32.4%

Sector Avg

39.3%

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Deep Analysis

Chord Energy Corporation’s gross margin of 22.2% means that for every dollar of revenue, the company keeps $0.222 after covering the direct costs of producing oil and gas.

This is well below the Energy sector median of 33.5%, placing Chord at the 21st percentile among its peers—meaning nearly 80% of competitors have higher gross margins. Because the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, there is no observable trend direction over the last eight quarters, so investors cannot assess whether margins are improving or deteriorating. The combination of a low margin and the absence of trend data suggests elevated risk, as the company may struggle to cover overhead or sustain profitability if operating costs rise. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as a weak margin relative to peers typically signals a competitive disadvantage rather than a balanced risk-reward profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about CHRD?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

How does CHRD's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

CHRD's Gross Margin of 22.2% compares to a Energy sector median of 32.4%, placing it in the 27th percentile.

Who are CHRD's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Energy peers by Gross Margin include: NOG (32.9%), CVE (31.8%), LNG (31.7%), PXD (34.2%), RUN (30.4%).

The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.