Global AtomicGLATF -3.29%43 Gross Margin % is 82.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 78.75. GuruFocus rates GLATF with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.82 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Metals & Mining companies, Global Atomic ranks better than 93.97% on this metric.
Global Atomic Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Global Atomic's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
GLATF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 50.21 Med: 78.75 Max: 99.88
Current: 80.58
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Global Atomic was 99.88%. The lowest was 50.21%. And the median was 78.75%.
GLATF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 93.97% of 730
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.175
vs GLATF: 80.58
Global Atomic had a gross margin of 82.55% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Global Atomic was -2.50% per year.
Global Atomic (OTCPK:GLATF) 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
Global Atomic had a gross margin of 82.55% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Global Atomic Gross Margin % Related Terms
Global Atomic Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Atomic'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.
Global Atomic Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Global Atomic'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.
Global Atomic Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Global Atomic's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Atomic'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.
Global Atomic (GLATF) has a Gross Margin % of 82.55% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Global Atomic and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 78.75. Over the past decade, Global Atomic's Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.21 to 99.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Atomic ranks #44 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Global Atomic's Gross Margin % too high?
Global Atomic's current Gross Margin % of 82.55% is near median its 10-year median of 78.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.21 to a high of 99.88. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Global Atomic's value of 82.55% is 215.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Atomic ranks #44 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Global Atomic has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Atomic's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Global Atomic ranks #44 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Global Atomic in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Global Atomic's value of 82.55% is 215.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Global Atomic's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.21 to 99.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 78.75 vs. the industry median of 26.18, Global Atomic 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 26.18, 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. Global Atomic's current Gross Margin % of 82.55% is 215.4% 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 Global Atomic and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Atomic's current Gross Margin % is 82.55%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 78.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Atomic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Atomic (GLATF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.82, compared to a current price of $0.47 — trading 42.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 82.55%, which is near median its 10-year median of 78.75 and 215.4% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.18. Global Atomic's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 3 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 Global Atomic (GLATF), the current Gross Margin % is 82.55% as of Mar. 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.
Is Global Atomic (GLATF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Atomic stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.47 is trading 42.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.82.
GuruFocus considers Global Atomic to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for GLATF:
Gross Margin %: 82.55% (near median its 10-year median of 78.75)
GF Value™: $0.82 vs. price of $0.47 (42.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 215.4% above the Metals & Mining median (#44 of 730)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GLATF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Atomic Corp is a Canadian company that operates through its subsidiaries. Its business activities include processing of electric arc furnace dust (EAFD) obtained from steel companies in Turkey, through a Waelz kiln process to recover zinc concentrates that zinc smelters then treat, and acquisition, exploration, and development of uranium properties in Niger. It has two segments: the Uranium Business and the EAFD Business. The majority of its revenue comes from its EAFD Business.
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