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Exter GoldFRA:1Q1 34 Gross Margin % is 25.67% as of Apr. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 24.30. GuruFocus rates FRA:1Q1 with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Exter Gold's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €0.32 Mil. Exter Gold's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €1.26 Mil. Therefore, Exter Gold's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 25.67%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Exter Gold's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:1Q1'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -39.53 Med: 24.3 Max: 53.85
Current: -39.53
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Exter Gold was 53.85%. The lowest was -39.53%. And the median was 24.30%.
FRA:1Q1's Gross Margin % is not ranked
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 25.87
vs FRA:1Q1: -39.53
Exter Gold had a gross margin of 25.67% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Exter Gold was 0.00% per year.
Exter Gold (FRA:1Q1) 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
Exter Gold had a gross margin of 25.67% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => 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.
Exter Gold Gross Margin % Related Terms
Exter Gold Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Exter Gold'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.
FRA:1Q1 vs COP, EOG, FANG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Exter Gold'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.
Exter Gold Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Exter Gold's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Exter Gold'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.
Exter Gold (FRA:1Q1) has a Gross Margin % of 25.67% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Exter Gold and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.30.
Is Exter Gold's Gross Margin % too high?
Exter Gold's current Gross Margin % of 25.67% is near median its 10-year median of 24.30. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.87. Exter Gold's value of 25.67% is 0.8% below this industry median. Overall, Exter Gold has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Exter Gold's Gross Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
Exter Gold's Gross Margin % of 25.67% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.87. Exter Gold's value of 25.67% is 0.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 24.30 vs. the industry median of 25.87, Exter Gold has consistently been below 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 25.87, based on 871 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. Exter Gold's current Gross Margin % of 25.67% is 0.8% below 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 Exter Gold and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Exter Gold's current Gross Margin % is 25.67%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Exter Gold stock overvalued right now?
Exter Gold (FRA:1Q1) has a current Gross Margin % of 25.67%. The current Gross Margin % is 25.67%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.30 and 0.8% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.87. Exter Gold's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 4 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 Exter Gold (FRA:1Q1), the current Gross Margin % is 25.67% 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.
Exter Gold Corp, formerly known as Bird River Resources Inc, is engaged in the acquisition and exploration of resource properties with a primary focus on petroleum and natural gas properties.
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