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First TelluriumFSTTF +7.47%24 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates FSTTF with a GF Score™ of 24/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Metals & Mining companies, First Tellurium ranks worse than 136986.16% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for First Tellurium's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FSTTF's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 26.205 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
First Tellurium had a gross margin of % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for First Tellurium was 0.00% per year.
First Tellurium (OTCPK:FSTTF) 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
First Tellurium had a gross margin of % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => 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.
First Tellurium Gross Margin % Related Terms
First Tellurium Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First Tellurium'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 Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, First Tellurium'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.
First Tellurium Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, First Tellurium's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Tellurium'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.
First Tellurium (FSTTF) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on First Tellurium and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, First Tellurium ranks #999999 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is First Tellurium's Gross Margin % too high?
First Tellurium's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, First Tellurium ranks #999999 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, First Tellurium has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Tellurium's Gross Margin % compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, First Tellurium ranks #999999 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This places First Tellurium in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.21. 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 26.21, based on 730 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. 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 First Tellurium and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Tellurium's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Tellurium stock overvalued right now?
First Tellurium (FSTTF) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. First Tellurium's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 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 First Tellurium (FSTTF), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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.
First Tellurium Corp is exploring and developing tellurium projects in North America while also developing tellurium-based thermoelectric technologies. The Company explores mineral properties in Canada and the United States and conducts research and development of thermoelectric generator technology. It operates in two segments: the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties and the research and development of thermoelectric generator technologies. Its mineral assets include the Deer Horn property in British Columbia and the Colorado Klondike property in Colorado. Current activities focus on exploration, property maintenance, and advancement of TEG research and prototyping, with operations present across Canada and the United States.
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