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Coronado Global ResourcesASX:CRN -3.23%35 Gross Margin % is 18.32% as of Jun. 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 41.07. GuruFocus rates ASX:CRN with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 595 Steel companies, Coronado Global Resources ranks better than 69.24% on this metric.
Coronado Global Resources (ASX:CRN) 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
Coronado Global Resources had a gross margin of 18.32% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Coronado Global Resources Gross Margin % Related Terms
Coronado Global Resources Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
ASX:CRN vs HCC, AMR, SXC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Coking Coal subindustry, Coronado Global Resources'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.
Coronado Global Resources Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Coronado Global Resources's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Coronado Global Resources'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.
Coronado Global Resources (ASX:CRN) has a Gross Margin % of 18.32% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Coronado Global Resources and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 41.07. Over the past decade, Coronado Global Resources' Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.61 to 57.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Coronado Global Resources ranks #183 out of 595 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 30.8%.
Is Coronado Global Resources' Gross Margin % too high?
Coronado Global Resources' current Gross Margin % of 18.32% is 55% below median its 10-year median of 41.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.61 to a high of 57.04. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.71. Coronado Global Resources' value of 18.32% is 44.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coronado Global Resources ranks #183 out of 595 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Coronado Global Resources has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coronado Global Resources' Gross Margin % compare to HCC and AMR?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Coronado Global Resources ranks #183 out of 595 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Coronado Global Resources in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.71. Coronado Global Resources' value of 18.32% is 44.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Coronado Global Resources' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.61 to 57.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.07 vs. the industry median of 12.71, Coronado Global Resources 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.71, based on 595 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. Coronado Global Resources's current Gross Margin % of 18.32% is 44.1% 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 Coronado Global Resources and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coronado Global Resources's current Gross Margin % is 18.32%, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 41.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coronado Global Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coronado Global Resources (ASX:CRN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.47, compared to a current price of A$0.15 — trading 68.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.32%, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 41.07 and 44.1% above the Steel industry median of 12.71. Coronado Global Resources' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 Coronado Global Resources (ASX:CRN), the current Gross Margin % is 18.32% as of Jun. 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 Coronado Global Resources (ASX:CRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coronado Global Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.15 is trading 68.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.47.
GuruFocus considers Coronado Global Resources to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:CRN:
Gross Margin %: 18.32% (55% below median its 10-year median of 41.07)
GF Value™: A$0.47 vs. price of A$0.15 (68.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.1% above the Steel median (#183 of 595)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:CRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Coronado Global Resources Inc is a producer, marketer, and exporter of a full range of metallurgical coals, an essential element in the production of steel. The Company has a portfolio of operating mines and development projects in Queensland, Australia and in the states of Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia in the United States. It has two reportable segments being Australia and USA.
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