Centrex (ASX:CXM) Gross Margin %: 36.65% (As of Jun. 2024)


What is Centrex Gross Margin %?

Centrex ASX:CXM Gross Margin % is 36.65% as of Jun. 2024.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Centrex's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Jun. 2024 was A$6.01 Mil. Centrex's Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2024 was A$16.39 Mil. Therefore, Centrex's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 was 36.65%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Centrex's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


ASX:CXM's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 26.175
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

Centrex had a gross margin of 36.65% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Centrex was 0.00% per year.


Centrex  (ASX:CXM) 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

Centrex had a gross margin of 36.65% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 => Competition eroding margins


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.


Centrex Gross Margin % Related Terms


Centrex Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Centrex'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.

Centrex Gross Margin % Chart

Centrex Annual Data
Trend Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 30.90 8.37

Centrex Semi-Annual Data
Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 4.24 42.28 -24.12 36.65

Centrex Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Centrex'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.


Centrex Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Centrex's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Centrex's Gross Margin % falls into.



Centrex Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Centrex's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2024 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Jun. 2024 )=Gross Profit (A: Jun. 2024 ) / Revenue (A: Jun. 2024 )
=2.6 / 30.651
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(30.651 - 28.086) / 30.651
=8.37 %

Centrex's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Jun. 2024 )=Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2024 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2024 )
=6 / 16.386
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(16.386 - 10.38) / 16.386
=36.65 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 36.65% mean?
Centrex (ASX:CXM) has a Gross Margin % of 36.65% as of Jun. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Centrex and its competitors.
Is Centrex's Gross Margin % too high?
Centrex's current Gross Margin % is 36.65%. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Centrex's value of 36.65% is 40% above this industry median.
How does Centrex's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
Centrex's Gross Margin % of 36.65% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Centrex's value of 36.65% is 40% above this benchmark. 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. Centrex's current Gross Margin % of 36.65% is 40% 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 Centrex 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. Centrex's current Gross Margin % is 36.65%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Centrex stock overvalued right now?
Centrex (ASX:CXM) has a current Gross Margin % of 36.65%. The current Gross Margin % is 36.65% and 40% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.18. 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 Centrex (ASX:CXM), the current Gross Margin % is 36.65% as of Jun. 2024. 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.

Centrex Business Description

Address 44 Waymouth Street, Level 6, Adelaide, SA, AUS, 5000
Centrex Ltd is a mineral exploration company. The principal activity of the company is an exploration of the following areas: Phosphate project development in Queensland; Potash exploration over wholly-owned tenements in Western Australia; and gold and base metals exploration in New South Wales. Its projects include Ardmore Phosphate Rock Project, Oxley Potash Project, and Goulburn gold/base metals project. The company has two reportable segments Ardmore mining operations and Exploration. The company operates in one geographical segment; Australia.