Gold FieldsGFIOF 91 Gross Margin % is 57.54% as of Dec. 2025, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 36.49. GuruFocus rates GFIOF with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $40.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Metals & Mining companies, Gold Fields ranks better than 80.14% 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
Gold Fields had a gross margin of 57.54% 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.
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Gold Fields Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gold Fields'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, Gold Fields'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.
Gold Fields Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Gold Fields's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gold Fields'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.
Gold Fields (GFIOF) has a Gross Margin % of 57.54% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Gold Fields and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 36.49. Over the past decade, Gold Fields' Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.32 to 55.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Gold Fields ranks #145 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Gold Fields' Gross Margin % too high?
Gold Fields' current Gross Margin % of 57.54% is 58% above median its 10-year median of 36.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.32 to a high of 55.29. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.05. Gold Fields' value of 57.54% is 120.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gold Fields ranks #145 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gold Fields has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gold Fields' Gross Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Gold Fields ranks #145 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Gold Fields in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.05. Gold Fields' value of 57.54% is 120.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Gold Fields' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.32 to 55.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.49 vs. the industry median of 26.05, Gold Fields 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Gross Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 26.05, 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. Gold Fields's current Gross Margin % of 57.54% is 120.9% 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 Gold Fields and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gold Fields's current Gross Margin % is 57.54%, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 36.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gold Fields stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gold Fields (GFIOF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.90, compared to a current price of $35.80 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 57.54%, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 36.49 and 120.9% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.05. Gold Fields' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Gold Fields (GFIOF), the current Gross Margin % is 57.54% 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 Gold Fields (GFIOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gold Fields stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $35.80 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.90.
GuruFocus considers Gold Fields to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GFIOF:
Gross Margin %: 57.54% (58% above median its 10-year median of 36.49)
GF Value™: $40.90 vs. price of $35.80 (12.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 120.9% above the Metals & Mining median (#145 of 730)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GFIOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gold Fields Ltd is a producer of gold and is a holder of gold reserves and resources in South Africa, Ghana, Australia, and Peru. In Peru, the company also produces copper. The company is involved in underground and surface gold and surface copper mining and silver and related activities, including exploration, extraction, processing, and smelting. It conducts underground and surface mining operations at St. Ives, underground-only operations at Agnew, Granny Smith, and South Deep, and surface-only open pit mining at Damang, Tarkwa, and Cerro Corona. The company's revenues are derived from the sale of gold that it produces.
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