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CKX LandsCKX +0.85%60 Gross Margin % is 98.21% as of Jun. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 91.83. GuruFocus rates CKX with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 878 Oil & Gas companies, CKX Lands ranks better than 98.86% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. CKX Lands's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.17 Mil. CKX Lands's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.17 Mil. Therefore, CKX Lands's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 98.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CKX Lands's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CKX'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 80.65 Med: 91.83 Max: 95.69
Current: 94.96
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of CKX Lands was 95.69%. The lowest was 80.65%. And the median was 91.83%.
CKX's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 98.86% of 878
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 26.76
vs CKX: 94.96
CKX Lands had a gross margin of 98.21% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CKX Lands was 0.10% per year.
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
CKX Lands had a gross margin of 98.21% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => 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.
CKX Lands Gross Margin % Related Terms
CKX Lands Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CKX Lands'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 Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, CKX Lands'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.
CKX Lands Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, CKX Lands's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CKX Lands'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.
CKX Lands (CKX) has a Gross Margin % of 98.21% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CKX Lands and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 91.83. Over the past decade, CKX Lands' Gross Margin % has ranged from 80.65 to 95.69. According to the industry distribution chart, CKX Lands ranks #10 out of 878 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is CKX Lands' Gross Margin % too high?
CKX Lands' current Gross Margin % of 98.21% is near median its 10-year median of 91.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 80.65 to a high of 95.69. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 26.76. CKX Lands' value of 98.21% is 267% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CKX Lands ranks #10 out of 878 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CKX Lands has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CKX Lands' Gross Margin % compare to PRT and EONR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, CKX Lands ranks #10 out of 878 companies for Gross Margin %. This places CKX Lands in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.76. CKX Lands' value of 98.21% is 267% above this benchmark. Historically, CKX Lands' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 80.65 to 95.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 91.83 vs. the industry median of 26.76, CKX Lands 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Gross Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 26.76, based on 878 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. CKX Lands's current Gross Margin % of 98.21% is 267% 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 CKX Lands and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CKX Lands's current Gross Margin % is 98.21%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 91.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CKX Lands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CKX Lands (CKX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.87, compared to a current price of $10.69 — trading 55.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 98.21%, which is near median its 10-year median of 91.83 and 267% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 26.76. CKX Lands' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 CKX Lands (CKX), the current Gross Margin % is 98.21% as of Jun. 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.
Is CKX Lands (CKX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CKX Lands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.69 is trading 55.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.87.
GuruFocus considers CKX Lands to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CKX:
Gross Margin %: 98.21% (near median its 10-year median of 91.83)
GF Value™: $6.87 vs. price of $10.69 (55.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 267% above the Oil & Gas median (#10 of 878)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CKX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CKX Lands Inc is a Louisiana corporation organized to receive non-producing mineral royalties spun off by a southwest Louisiana bank. It operates in three segments: Oil and Gas, Surface, and Timber. The company owns land and mineral interests and collects income through its ownership of oil and gas royalties, surface leases for farming, the right of way, and other uses, and timber sales. The company's oil and gas royalties are paid by the operators who own the wells, and timber income is paid by the highest bidder for the timber. It has small royalty interests in approximately 20 different producing oil and gas fields. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from the Timber segment.
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