EPDNEUTRAL

Gross Margin

13.1%

Higher than 3% of Energy sector peers

Updated 24h ago

Sector Performance

3th percentile

EPD

13.1%

Sector Median

32.4%

Sector Avg

39.3%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue left after deducting the direct costs of producing goods or services — here, 13.1% means Enterprise Products Partners keeps $0.131 of each dollar of revenue for overhead and profit.

Compared to the Energy sector median of 32.4%, the partnership sits at the 3rd percentile among its peers, meaning 97% of competitors report a higher gross margin. No trend data is available: the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and last eight quarters are all listed as N/A, with only the current single value of 13.1% provided. The combination of a very low gross margin with an absence of any trend information creates uncertainty; without direction, the margin may reflect structural cost disadvantages or a business model that naturally yields thin margins, which increases investment risk. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict because a 3rd-percentile ranking typically signals a competitive weakness that would warrant a more cautious view, but the absence of trend data prevents a definitive downgrade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about EPD?

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 EPD's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

EPD's Gross Margin of 13.1% compares to a Energy sector median of 32.4%, placing it in the 3th percentile.

Who are EPD'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.