Focus MineralsASX:FML -4.90%59 Gross Margin % is 102.09% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 100.90. GuruFocus rates ASX:FML with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 730 Metals & Mining companies, Focus Minerals ranks better than 99.45% 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
Focus Minerals had a gross margin of 102.09% 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.
Focus Minerals Gross Margin % Related Terms
Focus Minerals Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Focus Minerals'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, Focus Minerals'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.
Focus Minerals Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Focus Minerals's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Focus Minerals'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.
Focus Minerals (ASX:FML) has a Gross Margin % of 102.09% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Focus Minerals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 100.90. Over the past decade, Focus Minerals' Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.22 to 112.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Focus Minerals ranks #4 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 0.5%.
Is Focus Minerals' Gross Margin % too high?
Focus Minerals' current Gross Margin % of 102.09% is near median its 10-year median of 100.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.22 to a high of 112.96. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Focus Minerals' value of 102.09% is 290% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Focus Minerals ranks #4 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Focus Minerals has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Focus Minerals' Gross Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Focus Minerals ranks #4 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Focus Minerals in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Focus Minerals' value of 102.09% is 290% above this benchmark. Historically, Focus Minerals' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.22 to 112.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 100.90 vs. the industry median of 26.18, Focus Minerals 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. Focus Minerals's current Gross Margin % of 102.09% is 290% 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 Focus Minerals 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. Focus Minerals's current Gross Margin % is 102.09%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 100.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Focus Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Focus Minerals (ASX:FML) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.80, compared to a current price of A$1.65 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 102.09%, which is near median its 10-year median of 100.90 and 290% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.18. Focus Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Focus Minerals (ASX:FML), the current Gross Margin % is 102.09% 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 Focus Minerals (ASX:FML) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Focus Minerals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$1.65 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.80.
GuruFocus considers Focus Minerals to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:FML:
Gross Margin %: 102.09% (near median its 10-year median of 100.90)
GF Value™: A$1.80 vs. price of A$1.65 (8.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 290% above the Metals & Mining median (#4 of 730)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:FML stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Focus Minerals Ltd is engaged in gold exploration and production in Western Australia. The company's projects include Three Mile Hill Processing plant, Varischetti Village, and Coolgardie Gold Project which generates key revenue.
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