Capricorn MetalsASX:CMM +1.07%63 Gross Margin % is 67.34% as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 57.43. GuruFocus rates ASX:CMM with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of A$10.46 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 730 Metals & Mining companies, Capricorn Metals ranks better than 88.77% on this metric.
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
Capricorn Metals had a gross margin of 67.34% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Capricorn Metals Gross Margin % Related Terms
Capricorn Metals Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Capricorn Metals'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.
For the Gold subindustry, Capricorn Metals'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.
Capricorn Metals Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Capricorn Metals's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Capricorn Metals'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.
Capricorn Metals (ASX:CMM) has a Gross Margin % of 67.34% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Capricorn Metals and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 57.43. Over the past decade, Capricorn Metals' Gross Margin % has ranged from 54.35 to 65.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Capricorn Metals ranks #82 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is Capricorn Metals' Gross Margin % too high?
Capricorn Metals' current Gross Margin % of 67.34% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 57.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 54.35 to a high of 65.86. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Capricorn Metals' value of 67.34% is 157.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Capricorn Metals ranks #82 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Capricorn Metals has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capricorn Metals' Gross Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Capricorn Metals ranks #82 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Capricorn Metals in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Capricorn Metals' value of 67.34% is 157.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Capricorn Metals' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 54.35 to 65.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.43 vs. the industry median of 26.18, Capricorn Metals 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median Gross Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 26.18, based on 730 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. Capricorn Metals's current Gross Margin % of 67.34% is 157.3% 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 Capricorn Metals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Capricorn Metals's current Gross Margin % is 67.34%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 57.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capricorn Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capricorn Metals (ASX:CMM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$10.46, compared to a current price of A$12.25 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 67.34%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 57.43 and 157.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.18. Capricorn Metals' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Capricorn Metals (ASX:CMM), the current Gross Margin % is 67.34% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Capricorn Metals (ASX:CMM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capricorn Metals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$12.25 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$10.46.
GuruFocus considers Capricorn Metals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:CMM:
Gross Margin %: 67.34% (17% above median its 10-year median of 57.43)
GF Value™: A$10.46 vs. price of A$12.25 (17.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 157.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#82 of 730)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:CMM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Capricorn Metals Ltd is a mineral exploration and project evaluation company. The company's reportable segments includes the Karlawinda gold project and the Mount Gibson Gold project. It derives maximum revenue from Karlawinda gold project.
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