DRDGoldDRD +1.92%89 Gross Margin % is 44.62% as of Jun. 2025, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 27.87. GuruFocus rates DRD with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 730 Metals & Mining companies, DRDGold ranks better than 63.42% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. DRDGold's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was $102.1 Mil. DRDGold's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was $228.7 Mil. Therefore, DRDGold's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 44.62%.
The historical rank and industry rank for DRDGold's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DRD'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.37 Med: 27.87 Max: 39.74
Current: 39.74
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of DRDGold was 39.74%. The lowest was 1.37%. And the median was 27.87%.
DRD's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 63.42% of 730
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.175
vs DRD: 39.74
DRDGold had a gross margin of 44.62% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for DRDGold was 2.60% per year.
DRDGold (NYSE:DRD) 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
DRDGold had a gross margin of 44.62% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
DRDGold Gross Margin % Related Terms
DRDGold Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DRDGold'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, DRDGold'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.
DRDGold Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, DRDGold's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DRDGold'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.
DRDGold (DRD) has a Gross Margin % of 44.62% as of Jun. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on DRDGold and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 27.87. Over the past decade, DRDGold's Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.37 to 39.74. According to the industry distribution chart, DRDGold ranks #267 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 36.6%.
Is DRDGold's Gross Margin % too high?
DRDGold's current Gross Margin % of 44.62% is 60% above median its 10-year median of 27.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.37 to a high of 39.74. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. DRDGold's value of 44.62% is 70.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DRDGold ranks #267 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DRDGold has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DRDGold's Gross Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, DRDGold ranks #267 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts DRDGold in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. DRDGold's value of 44.62% is 70.5% above this benchmark. Historically, DRDGold's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.37 to 39.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.87 vs. the industry median of 26.18, DRDGold 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. DRDGold's current Gross Margin % of 44.62% is 70.5% 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 DRDGold 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. DRDGold's current Gross Margin % is 44.62%, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 27.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DRDGold stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DRDGold (DRD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.93, compared to a current price of $21.46 — trading 2.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.62%, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 27.87 and 70.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.18. DRDGold's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign 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 DRDGold (DRD), the current Gross Margin % is 44.62% as of Jun. 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 DRDGold (DRD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DRDGold stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $21.46 is trading 2.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.93.
GuruFocus considers DRDGold to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DRD:
Gross Margin %: 44.62% (60% above median its 10-year median of 27.87)
GF Value™: $21.93 vs. price of $21.46 (2.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.5% above the Metals & Mining median (#267 of 730)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DRD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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DRDGold Ltd is a South African gold mining company engaged in surface gold tailings retreatment including exploration, extraction, processing, and smelting. Its reportable operating segments are; Ergo, FWGR, and Corporate office and other reconciling items. The Ergo is a surface gold retreatment operation that treats old slime dams and sand dumps to the south of Johannesburg's central business district as well as the East and Central Rand goldfields, and the FWGR which is a surface gold retreatment operation and treats old slime dams in the West Rand goldfields. The Ergo segment derives a vast majority of the company's revenue.
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