Vulcan Energy ResourcesASX:VUL -4.17%58 Gross Margin % is 68.93% as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 60.78. GuruFocus rates ASX:VUL with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Metals & Mining companies, Vulcan Energy Resources ranks better than 84.93% on this metric.
ASX:VUL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 84.93% of 730
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.175
vs ASX:VUL: 59.77
Vulcan Energy Resources had a gross margin of 68.93% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Vulcan Energy Resources was 0.00% per year.
Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) 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
Vulcan Energy Resources had a gross margin of 68.93% 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.
Vulcan Energy Resources Gross Margin % Related Terms
Vulcan Energy 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.
Vulcan Energy Resources Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Vulcan Energy 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.
Vulcan Energy Resources Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Vulcan Energy Resources's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vulcan Energy 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.
Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) has a Gross Margin % of 68.93% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Vulcan Energy Resources and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 60.78. Over the past decade, Vulcan Energy Resources' Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.88 to 90.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Vulcan Energy Resources ranks #110 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 15.1%.
Is Vulcan Energy Resources' Gross Margin % too high?
Vulcan Energy Resources' current Gross Margin % of 68.93% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 60.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.88 to a high of 90.76. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Vulcan Energy Resources' value of 68.93% is 163.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vulcan Energy Resources ranks #110 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vulcan Energy Resources has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vulcan Energy Resources' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Vulcan Energy Resources ranks #110 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Vulcan Energy Resources in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Vulcan Energy Resources' value of 68.93% is 163.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Vulcan Energy Resources' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.88 to 90.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 60.78 vs. the industry median of 26.18, Vulcan Energy 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 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. Vulcan Energy Resources's current Gross Margin % of 68.93% is 163.3% 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 Vulcan Energy Resources 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. Vulcan Energy Resources's current Gross Margin % is 68.93%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 60.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vulcan Energy Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.48, compared to a current price of A$2.99 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 68.93%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 60.78 and 163.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.18. Vulcan Energy Resources' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 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 Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL), the current Gross Margin % is 68.93% 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 Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vulcan Energy Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$2.99 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.48.
GuruFocus considers Vulcan Energy Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:VUL:
Gross Margin %: 68.93% (13% above median its 10-year median of 60.78)
GF Value™: A$3.48 vs. price of A$2.99 (14.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 163.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#110 of 730)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:VUL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd is engaged in geothermal energy and lithium exploration and production. The company's Lionheart Project is an integrated lithium and renewable energy project that produces battery-quality lithium from naturally heated subsurface brine in the Upper Rhine Valley, to deliver a local source of sustainable lithium for the European battery industry, with a co-product of renewable energy for local heating needs. It has developed an aluminate-based sorbent, VULSORB, to produce lithium from subsurface brine and harnesses geothermal energy from its operations in the Upper Rhine Valley. The company has three operating segments based on geographical location: Germany, which derives the maximum revenue, other European countries, and Australia.
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