Colonial Coal International (OTCPK:CCARF) 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
Colonial Coal International had a gross margin of % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
Colonial Coal International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Colonial Coal International 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.
CCARF vs HCC, AMR, METC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Coking Coal subindustry, Colonial Coal International'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.
Colonial Coal International Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Colonial Coal International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colonial Coal International'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.
Colonial Coal International (CCARF) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Colonial Coal International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Colonial Coal International ranks #999999 out of 597 companies in the Steel industry.
Is Colonial Coal International's Gross Margin % too high?
Colonial Coal International's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Colonial Coal International ranks #999999 out of 597 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Colonial Coal International has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colonial Coal International's Gross Margin % compare to HCC and AMR?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Colonial Coal International ranks #999999 out of 597 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Colonial Coal International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. 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 12.60, based on 597 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. 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 Colonial Coal International and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colonial Coal International's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colonial Coal International stock overvalued right now?
Colonial Coal International (CCARF) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Colonial Coal International's overall GF Score™ is 37/100. 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 Colonial Coal International (CCARF), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Apr. 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.
Colonial Coal International Corp is a pure-play metallurgical coal development company. Principally, it is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of coal properties located in Canada. Its projects include the Flatbed Project and the Huguenot Project located within the Peace River Coalfield of British Columbia. The company is also pursuing the acquisition of Watson Island, located just outside of Prince Rupert, British Columbia, for the purpose of developing a seaport terminal and supporting an industrial park.
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