CokalCKALF +71.43% Gross Margin % is 34.01% as of Dec. 2025, which is 98% above its 10-year median of 17.16. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 597 Steel companies, Cokal ranks better than 88.11% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Cokal's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.76 Mil. Cokal's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $2.23 Mil. Therefore, Cokal's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 34.01%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cokal's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CKALF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.61 Med: 17.16 Max: 35.33
Current: 35.33
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cokal was 35.33%. The lowest was 9.61%. And the median was 17.16%.
CKALF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 88.11% of 597
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.6
vs CKALF: 35.33
Cokal had a gross margin of 34.01% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cokal was 0.00% per year.
Cokal (OTCPK:CKALF) 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
Cokal had a gross margin of 34.01% 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.
Cokal Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cokal Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cokal'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.
CKALF vs HCC, AMR, METC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Coking Coal subindustry, Cokal'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.
Cokal Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Cokal's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cokal'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.
Cokal (CKALF) has a Gross Margin % of 34.01% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cokal and its competitors. This is 98% above median its historical median of 17.16. Over the past decade, Cokal's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.61 to 35.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Cokal ranks #71 out of 597 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Cokal's Gross Margin % too high?
Cokal's current Gross Margin % of 34.01% is 98% above median its 10-year median of 17.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.61 to a high of 35.33. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. Cokal's value of 34.01% is 169.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cokal ranks #71 out of 597 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Cokal's Gross Margin % compare to HCC and AMR?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Cokal ranks #71 out of 597 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cokal in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. Cokal's value of 34.01% is 169.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Cokal's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.61 to 35.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.16 vs. the industry median of 12.60, Cokal 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 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. Cokal's current Gross Margin % of 34.01% is 169.9% 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 Cokal 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. Cokal's current Gross Margin % is 34.01%, which is 98% above median its own 10-year median of 17.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cokal stock overvalued right now?
Cokal (CKALF) has a current Gross Margin % of 34.01%. The current Gross Margin % is 34.01%, which is 98% above median its 10-year median of 17.16 and 169.9% above the Steel industry median of 12.60. 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 Cokal (CKALF), the current Gross Margin % is 34.01% 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.
Cokal Ltd is a coal exploration company. The principal activity of the company is the exploration of coal within the Central Kalimantan coking coal basin in Indonesia. Cokal has interests in four projects in Central Kalimantan. The firm is organized into three operating segments, which involve the exploration of coal in Indonesia, Australia, and Singapore. The majority of its revenue is derived from Indonesia.
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