St BarbaraASX:SBM 57 Gross Margin % is 25.62% as of Dec. 2025, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 51.64. GuruFocus rates ASX:SBM with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 729 Metals & Mining companies, St Barbara ranks worse than 60.77% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. St Barbara's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$33.0 Mil. St Barbara's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$128.8 Mil. Therefore, St Barbara's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 25.62%.
The historical rank and industry rank for St Barbara's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:SBM'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.5 Med: 51.64 Max: 59.41
Current: 18.41
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of St Barbara was 59.41%. The lowest was -3.50%. And the median was 51.64%.
ASX:SBM's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 60.77% of 729
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.2
vs ASX:SBM: 18.41
St Barbara had a gross margin of 25.62% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for St Barbara was 0.00% per year.
St Barbara (ASX:SBM) 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
St Barbara had a gross margin of 25.62% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
St Barbara Gross Margin % Related Terms
St Barbara Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for St Barbara'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, St Barbara'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.
St Barbara Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, St Barbara's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where St Barbara'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.
St Barbara (ASX:SBM) has a Gross Margin % of 25.62% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on St Barbara and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 51.64. According to the industry distribution chart, St Barbara ranks #443 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 60.8%.
Is St Barbara's Gross Margin % too high?
St Barbara's current Gross Margin % of 25.62% is 50% below median its 10-year median of 51.64. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. St Barbara's value of 25.62% is 2.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, St Barbara ranks #443 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, St Barbara has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does St Barbara's Gross Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, St Barbara ranks #443 out of 729 companies for Gross Margin %. This places St Barbara in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. St Barbara's value of 25.62% is 2.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 51.64 vs. the industry median of 26.20, St Barbara has consistently been below 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 26.20, based on 729 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. St Barbara's current Gross Margin % of 25.62% is 2.2% below 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 St Barbara and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. St Barbara's current Gross Margin % is 25.62%, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 51.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is St Barbara stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, St Barbara (ASX:SBM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.21, compared to a current price of A$0.48 — trading 126.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.62%, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 51.64 and 2.2% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.20. St Barbara's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 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 St Barbara (ASX:SBM), the current Gross Margin % is 25.62% 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 St Barbara (ASX:SBM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, St Barbara stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$0.48 is trading 126.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.21.
GuruFocus considers St Barbara to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SBM:
Gross Margin %: 25.62% (50% below median its 10-year median of 51.64)
GF Value™: A$0.21 vs. price of A$0.48 (126.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.2% below the Metals & Mining median (#443 of 729)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SBM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
St Barbara Ltd is engaged in gold mining, production and sales, mineral exploration, and project development. The focus of the business is the Simberi Expansion Project. Simberi is an open-cut mining operation situated on the northernmost island of the Tabar Group, in the New Ireland Province of Papua New Guinea.
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