Stanmore ResourcesFRA:S0D -2.90%78 Gross Margin % is 83.48% as of Dec. 2025, which is 147% above its 10-year median of 33.74. GuruFocus rates FRA:S0D with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 593 Steel companies, Stanmore Resources ranks better than 98.99% 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
Stanmore Resources had a gross margin of 83.48% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
Stanmore Resources Gross Margin % Related Terms
Stanmore Resources Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stanmore Resources'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:S0D vs HCC, AMR, METC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Coking Coal subindustry, Stanmore Resources'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.
Stanmore Resources Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Stanmore Resources's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stanmore Resources'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.
Stanmore Resources (FRA:S0D) has a Gross Margin % of 83.48% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Stanmore Resources and its competitors. This is 147% above median its historical median of 33.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Stanmore Resources ranks #6 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is Stanmore Resources' Gross Margin % too high?
Stanmore Resources' current Gross Margin % of 83.48% is 147% above median its 10-year median of 33.74. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. Stanmore Resources' value of 83.48% is 562.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stanmore Resources ranks #6 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Stanmore Resources has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stanmore Resources' Gross Margin % compare to HCC and AMR?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Stanmore Resources ranks #6 out of 593 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Stanmore Resources in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. Stanmore Resources' value of 83.48% is 562.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 33.74 vs. the industry median of 12.60, Stanmore Resources 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 12.60, based on 593 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. Stanmore Resources's current Gross Margin % of 83.48% is 562.5% 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 Stanmore Resources and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stanmore Resources's current Gross Margin % is 83.48%, which is 147% above median its own 10-year median of 33.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stanmore Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stanmore Resources (FRA:S0D) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.29, compared to a current price of €1.34 — trading 3.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 83.48%, which is 147% above median its 10-year median of 33.74 and 562.5% above the Steel industry median of 12.60. Stanmore Resources' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Stanmore Resources (FRA:S0D), the current Gross Margin % is 83.48% 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 Stanmore Resources (FRA:S0D) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stanmore Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.34 is trading 3.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.29.
GuruFocus considers Stanmore Resources to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:S0D:
Gross Margin %: 83.48% (147% above median its 10-year median of 33.74)
GF Value™: €1.29 vs. price of €1.34 (3.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 562.5% above the Steel median (#6 of 593)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:S0D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stanmore Resources Ltd is an Australian resources company that is engaged in the exploration, development, production, and sale of metallurgical coal in Queensland, Australia with operations and exploration projects in the Bowen and Surat Basins. The company's portfolio of existing operations includes the Isaac Plains Complex in Queensland's Bowen Basin region, South Walker Creek, and the Poitrel open-cut coal mine. It also holds ownership interests in several other exploration projects, such as the Lilyvale project, Mackenzie, Lancewood, the Isaac Downs Extension, the Range, Belview, the Isaac Plains Underground, and the Clifford project. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from the sale of metallurgical coal in Asia, followed by Europe and South America.
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