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GoldplatFRA:G7N -2.70%60 Gross Margin % is 14.56% as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 16.97. GuruFocus rates FRA:G7N with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 731 Metals & Mining companies, Goldplat ranks worse than 68.95% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Goldplat's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €7.52 Mil. Goldplat's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €51.62 Mil. Therefore, Goldplat's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.56%.
Warning Sign:
Goldplat PLC gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -10.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Goldplat's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:G7N'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.21 Med: 16.97 Max: 29.47
Current: 14.35
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Goldplat was 29.47%. The lowest was 14.21%. And the median was 16.97%.
FRA:G7N's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 68.95% of 731
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.2
vs FRA:G7N: 14.35
Goldplat had a gross margin of 14.56% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Goldplat was -10.40% per year.
Goldplat (FRA:G7N) 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
Goldplat had a gross margin of 14.56% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
Goldplat Gross Margin % Related Terms
Goldplat Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Goldplat'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, Goldplat'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.
Goldplat Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Goldplat's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Goldplat'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.
Goldplat (FRA:G7N) has a Gross Margin % of 14.56% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Goldplat and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 16.97. Over the past decade, Goldplat's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.21 to 29.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Goldplat ranks #504 out of 731 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 68.9%.
Is Goldplat's Gross Margin % too high?
Goldplat's current Gross Margin % of 14.56% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 16.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.21 to a high of 29.47. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Goldplat's value of 14.56% is 44.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Goldplat ranks #504 out of 731 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Goldplat has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Goldplat's Gross Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Goldplat ranks #504 out of 731 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Goldplat in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Goldplat's value of 14.56% is 44.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Goldplat's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.21 to 29.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.97 vs. the industry median of 26.20, Goldplat 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 731 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. Goldplat's current Gross Margin % of 14.56% is 44.4% 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 Goldplat 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. Goldplat's current Gross Margin % is 14.56%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 16.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Goldplat stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Goldplat (FRA:G7N) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.11, compared to a current price of €0.22 — trading 96.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.56%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 16.97 and 44.4% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.20. Goldplat's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Goldplat (FRA:G7N), the current Gross Margin % is 14.56% 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 Goldplat (FRA:G7N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Goldplat stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.22 is trading 96.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.11.
GuruFocus considers Goldplat to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:G7N:
Gross Margin %: 14.56% (14% below median its 10-year median of 16.97)
GF Value™: €0.11 vs. price of €0.22 (96.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.4% below the Metals & Mining median (#504 of 731)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:G7N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Goldplat PLC is a gold and precious metals, producer. The company's businesses are based in Africa and comprise the production of gold and other precious metals, by processing by-products of the mining industry. The Company sources material to process not only in the African continent but also from gold-producing countries outside Africa. The company's reportable segment includes South African Recovery operations, West African Recovery Operations and Administration.
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