FerrexpoFEEXF 48 Gross Margin % is 31.31% as of Jun. 2025, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 59.77. GuruFocus rates FEEXF with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.80 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 598 Steel companies, Ferrexpo ranks better than 83.28% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Ferrexpo's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was $141.7 Mil. Ferrexpo's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was $452.6 Mil. Therefore, Ferrexpo's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 31.31%.
Warning Sign:
Ferrexpo PLC gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -11%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ferrexpo's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FEEXF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.96 Med: 59.77 Max: 71.1
Current: 28.96
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ferrexpo was 71.10%. The lowest was 28.96%. And the median was 59.77%.
FEEXF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 83.28% of 598
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.61
vs FEEXF: 28.96
Ferrexpo had a gross margin of 31.31% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ferrexpo was -11.00% per year.
Ferrexpo (OTCPK:FEEXF) 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
Ferrexpo had a gross margin of 31.31% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Ferrexpo Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ferrexpo Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ferrexpo'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 Steel subindustry, Ferrexpo'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.
Ferrexpo Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Ferrexpo's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ferrexpo'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.
Ferrexpo (FEEXF) has a Gross Margin % of 31.31% as of Jun. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ferrexpo and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 59.77. Over the past decade, Ferrexpo's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.96 to 71.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Ferrexpo ranks #100 out of 598 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is Ferrexpo's Gross Margin % too high?
Ferrexpo's current Gross Margin % of 31.31% is 48% below median its 10-year median of 59.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.96 to a high of 71.10. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.61. Ferrexpo's value of 31.31% is 148.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ferrexpo ranks #100 out of 598 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ferrexpo has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ferrexpo's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Ferrexpo ranks #100 out of 598 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ferrexpo in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.61. Ferrexpo's value of 31.31% is 148.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Ferrexpo's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.96 to 71.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 59.77 vs. the industry median of 12.61, Ferrexpo 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 12.61, based on 598 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. Ferrexpo's current Gross Margin % of 31.31% is 148.3% 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 Ferrexpo and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ferrexpo's current Gross Margin % is 31.31%, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 59.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ferrexpo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferrexpo (FEEXF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.80, compared to a current price of $0.39 — trading 51.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.31%, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 59.77 and 148.3% above the Steel industry median of 12.61. Ferrexpo's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Ferrexpo (FEEXF), the current Gross Margin % is 31.31% 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 Ferrexpo (FEEXF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferrexpo stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.39 is trading 51.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.80.
GuruFocus considers Ferrexpo to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FEEXF:
Gross Margin %: 31.31% (48% below median its 10-year median of 59.77)
GF Value™: $0.80 vs. price of $0.39 (51.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 148.3% above the Steel median (#100 of 598)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FEEXF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ferrexpo PLC is engaged in the mining, processing, and selling of iron ore pellets to the steel industry. It produces blast furnace pellets with iron grade. The company exports all its production to countries in Europe and Asia including Austria, Japan, Germany, South Korea, Slovakia, Turkey, and China, as well as other European and Asian countries. It generates the maximum revenue from the Central Europe region.
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