Northam Platinum HoldingsFRA:7JR -3.10%86 Gross Margin % is 25.12% as of Dec. 2025, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 34.41. GuruFocus rates FRA:7JR with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 729 Metals & Mining companies, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks worse than 58.44% on this metric.
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
Northam Platinum Holdings had a gross margin of 25.12% 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.
Northam Platinum Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Northam Platinum Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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 Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Northam Platinum Holdings'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.
Northam Platinum Holdings Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Northam Platinum Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northam Platinum Holdings'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.
Northam Platinum Holdings (FRA:7JR) has a Gross Margin % of 25.12% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Northam Platinum Holdings and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 34.41. Over the past decade, Northam Platinum Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.92 to 49.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks #426 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 58.4%.
Is Northam Platinum Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Northam Platinum Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 25.12% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 34.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.92 to a high of 49.37. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Northam Platinum Holdings' value of 25.12% is 4.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks #426 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Northam Platinum Holdings has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northam Platinum Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to HL and SIND?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Northam Platinum Holdings ranks #426 out of 729 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Northam Platinum Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Northam Platinum Holdings' value of 25.12% is 4.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Northam Platinum Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.92 to 49.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.41 vs. the industry median of 26.20, Northam Platinum Holdings 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median Gross Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 26.20, based on 729 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. Northam Platinum Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 25.12% is 4.1% 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 Northam Platinum Holdings and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northam Platinum Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 25.12%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 34.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northam Platinum Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northam Platinum Holdings (FRA:7JR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.49, compared to a current price of €12.50 — trading 19.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.12%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 34.41 and 4.1% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.20. Northam Platinum Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 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 Northam Platinum Holdings (FRA:7JR), the current Gross Margin % is 25.12% 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.
Is Northam Platinum Holdings (FRA:7JR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northam Platinum Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €12.50 is trading 19.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.49.
GuruFocus considers Northam Platinum Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:7JR:
Gross Margin %: 25.12% (27% below median its 10-year median of 34.41)
GF Value™: €10.49 vs. price of €12.50 (19.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.1% below the Metals & Mining median (#426 of 729)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7JR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Northam Platinum Holdings Ltd is an integrated producer of platinum group metals. Its primary joint products are the platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold (4E). The primary consumers of these metals are the motor manufacturing industry, the jewelry industry, and other industrial sectors. Its segments include Northam Holdings, Zondereinde mine (being Northam Platinum), Booysendal mine, Eland mine and the U.S recycling operations. The maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Zondereinde mine segment.
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