Golar LNGHAM:G2O +2.29%69 Gross Margin % is 59.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 42.99. GuruFocus rates HAM:G2O with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €48.64. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 867 Oil & Gas companies, Golar LNG ranks better than 93.31% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Golar LNG's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €71.4 Mil. Golar LNG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €119.0 Mil. Therefore, Golar LNG's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 59.99%.
Warning Sign:
Golar LNG Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Golar LNG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:G2O'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -116.43 Med: 42.99 Max: 74.53
Current: 74.53
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Golar LNG was 74.53%. The lowest was -116.43%. And the median was 42.99%.
HAM:G2O's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 93.31% of 867
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.7
vs HAM:G2O: 74.53
Golar LNG had a gross margin of 59.99% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Golar LNG was -6.60% per year.
Golar LNG (HAM:G2O) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Golar LNG had a gross margin of 59.99% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Golar LNG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Golar LNG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Golar LNG's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
HAM:G2O vs PAGP, HESM, INSW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Golar LNG's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Golar LNG Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Golar LNG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Golar LNG's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Golar LNG (HAM:G2O) has a Gross Margin % of 59.99% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Golar LNG and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 42.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Golar LNG ranks #58 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 6.7%.
Is Golar LNG's Gross Margin % too high?
Golar LNG's current Gross Margin % of 59.99% is 40% above median its 10-year median of 42.99. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Golar LNG's value of 59.99% is 133.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Golar LNG ranks #58 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Golar LNG has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Golar LNG's Gross Margin % compare to PAGP and HESM?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Golar LNG ranks #58 out of 867 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Golar LNG in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Golar LNG's value of 59.99% is 133.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 42.99 vs. the industry median of 25.70, Golar LNG has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Gross Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 25.70, based on 867 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Golar LNG's current Gross Margin % of 59.99% is 133.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Golar LNG and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Golar LNG's current Gross Margin % is 59.99%, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 42.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Golar LNG stock overvalued right now?
Golar LNG (HAM:G2O) has a current Gross Margin % of 59.99%. The stock's GF Value™ is €48.64, compared to a current price of €44.60 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 59.99%, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 42.99 and 133.4% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.70. Golar LNG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Golar LNG (HAM:G2O), the current Gross Margin % is 59.99% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Golar LNG (HAM:G2O) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Golar LNG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €44.60 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €48.64.
Key valuation signals for HAM:G2O:
Gross Margin %: 59.99% (40% above median its 10-year median of 42.99)
GF Value™: €48.64 vs. price of €44.60 (8.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 133.4% above the Oil & Gas median (#58 of 867)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:G2O stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Golar LNG Ltd designs, converts, owns, and operates marine infrastructure for the liquefaction of natural gas and provides floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) services. It offers solutions for gas resource holders to develop and utilize gas reserves, including stranded, associated, flared, or underutilized resources. The company's reportable segments are: i) FLNG: includes the operations of FLNG vessels and projects, and ii) Corporate and other: includes legacy shipping segment activities, vessel management, floating storage and regasification unit services for third parties. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the FLNG segment. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from Cameroon.
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