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SU Gross Margin Analysis

48.8%

Higher than 58% of Energy sector peers

Updated 491h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying direct costs of producing its energy product, so 48.8% means SU retains nearly half of each sales dollar before other expenses.

Sector Performance

58th percentile

48.8%

Sector Median

47.1%

Sector Avg

56.6%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying direct costs of producing its energy product, so 48.8% means SU retains nearly half of each sales dollar before other expenses.

That figure sits well above the sector median of 32.9%, placing SU in the 79th percentile of its energy peers, indicating a cost structure and pricing power that are strong relative to the industry. Trend data are not available: the year-over-year change is N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and there is no history beyond the current 48.8% figure. Because the margin level is high but the direction is unknown, the investment risk is harder to gauge—there is no evidence of deterioration, yet no confirmation of momentum either. The high absolute margin offers a potential cushion against sector volatility, but the absence of trend makes it impossible to claim improving or declining efficiency. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the strong level justifies neither a bearish nor a bullish tilt, and the missing trend leaves the outlook unchanged.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about SU?

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 SU's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

SU's Gross Margin of 48.8% compares to a Energy sector median of 47.1%, placing it in the 58th percentile.

Who are SU's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Energy peers by Gross Margin include: MTDR (47.1%), 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.