The historical rank and industry rank for Great Panther Mining's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
GPLDQ's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 26.15 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Great Panther Mining had a gross margin of 0.27% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2022 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Great Panther Mining was 0.00% per year.
Great Panther Mining (OTCPK:GPLDQ) 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
Great Panther Mining had a gross margin of 0.27% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2022 => 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.
Great Panther Mining Gross Margin % Related Terms
Great Panther Mining Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Great Panther Mining'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.
GPLDQ vs STAL, GKIN, IMII: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Great Panther Mining'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.
Great Panther Mining Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Great Panther Mining's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Great Panther Mining'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.
Great Panther Mining (GPLDQ) has a Gross Margin % of 0.27% as of Jun. 2022. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Great Panther Mining and its competitors.
Is Great Panther Mining's Gross Margin % too high?
Great Panther Mining's current Gross Margin % is 0.27%. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.15. Great Panther Mining's value of 0.27% is 99% below this industry median. Overall, Great Panther Mining has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Great Panther Mining's Gross Margin % compare to STAL and GKIN?
Great Panther Mining's Gross Margin % of 0.27% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.15. Great Panther Mining's value of 0.27% is 99% below this benchmark. 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 26.15, based on 729 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. Great Panther Mining's current Gross Margin % of 0.27% is 99% 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 Great Panther Mining and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Great Panther Mining's current Gross Margin % is 0.27%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Great Panther Mining stock overvalued right now?
Great Panther Mining (GPLDQ) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.27%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.27% and 99% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.15. Great Panther Mining's overall GF Score™ is 16/100. 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 Great Panther Mining (GPLDQ), the current Gross Margin % is 0.27% as of Jun. 2022. 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.
Great Panther Mining Ltd is a precious metals mining and exploration company. The company operates three mines, including the Tucano Gold Mine in Amapa State, Brazil, and two primary silver mines in Mexico: the Guanajuato Mine Complex (GMC) and the Topia Mine. Its Coricancha segment contains the net assets associated with Coricancha and the Corporate segment provides financial, human resources, and technical support to the three mining operations and Coricancha. The GMC operation produces silver and gold in concentrate, and the Topia operation produces silver, gold, lead, and zinc in concentrate for refining off-site. The Tucano operation produces gold dore. It generates the majority of its revenue from Brazil.
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