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MTDR Gross Margin Analysis

47.1%

Higher than 50% of Energy sector peers

Updated 443h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

MTDR’s gross margin of 47.1% means that after subtracting the direct costs of producing its oil and gas, the company keeps 47.1 cents of every dollar of revenue to cover other expenses and profit.

Sector Performance

50th percentile

MTDR

47.1%

Sector Median

47.1%

Sector Avg

56.6%

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Deep Analysis

MTDR’s gross margin of 47.1% means that after subtracting the direct costs of producing its oil and gas, the company keeps 47.1 cents of every dollar of revenue to cover other expenses and profit.

That figure sits well above the sector median of 33.5%, placing MTDR in the 70th percentile among Energy peers—meaning it is more efficient than roughly two-thirds of its sector. The trend data for this metric is N/A, with both year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes listed as N/A, so there is no evidence of improvement or deterioration from this specific snapshot. A high margin with an unknown trend offers a possible edge over peers, but the lack of history means you cannot confirm whether that edge is stable, widening, or eroding—creating moderate uncertainty. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because a strong margin alone does not offset the unresolved direction of change, leaving the stock neither clearly attractive nor clearly risky on this basis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about MTDR?

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 MTDR's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

MTDR's Gross Margin of 47.1% compares to a Energy sector median of 47.1%, placing it in the 50th percentile.

Who are MTDR's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Energy peers by Gross Margin include: SU (48.8%), NOVA (44.3%), AR (39.8%), PXD (34.2%), SPWR (61.4%).

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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.