Gross Margin
Higher than 79% of Energy sector peers
Updated 70h ago
Sector Performance
79th percentileSU
48.8%
Sector Median
32.4%
Sector Avg
39.3%
Deep Analysis
Suncor’s current gross margin of 48.8% means that for every dollar of revenue, the company keeps about 48.8 cents after paying the direct costs of producing its oil and gas.
This figure is above the energy sector median of 32.9%, placing Suncor in the 78th percentile among its peers — meaning only 22% of sector companies have a higher gross margin. The trend for this metric is not available: both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are listed as N/A, and only a single historical value of 48.8% is provided. The combination of a high margin relative to peers with no trend data suggests Suncor currently has a cost or pricing advantage, but investors cannot assess whether this advantage is improving, stable, or eroding. The strong gross margin supports a bullish element, but the lack of trend information and the overall NEUTRAL verdict indicate that other factors — such as cash flow volatility or capital spending needs — likely temper this positive signal. Directly, this metric does not contradict the NEUTRAL verdict, as it represents only one piece of a broader picture that the platform judges as balanced.
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 32.4%, placing it in the 79th percentile.
Who are SU'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.
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48.8%
Sector Median
32.4%
Sector Avg
39.3%
How SU's Gross Margin compares to sector peers.
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