AIC MinesIAUFF 39 Gross Margin % is 52.90% as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 42.05. GuruFocus rates IAUFF with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Metals & Mining companies, AIC Mines ranks better than 74.52% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. AIC Mines's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $38.9 Mil. AIC Mines's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $73.5 Mil. Therefore, AIC Mines's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 52.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AIC Mines's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
IAUFF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.55 Med: 42.05 Max: 57.46
Current: 50.32
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of AIC Mines was 57.46%. The lowest was 29.55%. And the median was 42.05%.
IAUFF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 74.52% of 730
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.175
vs IAUFF: 50.32
AIC Mines had a gross margin of 52.90% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for AIC Mines was 0.00% per year.
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
AIC Mines had a gross margin of 52.90% 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.
AIC Mines Gross Margin % Related Terms
AIC Mines Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AIC Mines'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, AIC Mines'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.
AIC Mines Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, AIC Mines's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AIC Mines'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.
AIC Mines (IAUFF) has a Gross Margin % of 52.90% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AIC Mines and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 42.05. Over the past decade, AIC Mines' Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.55 to 57.46. According to the industry distribution chart, AIC Mines ranks #186 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 25.5%.
Is AIC Mines' Gross Margin % too high?
AIC Mines' current Gross Margin % of 52.90% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 42.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.55 to a high of 57.46. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. AIC Mines' value of 52.90% is 102.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AIC Mines ranks #186 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AIC Mines has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AIC Mines' Gross Margin % compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, AIC Mines ranks #186 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts AIC Mines in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. AIC Mines' value of 52.90% is 102.1% above this benchmark. Historically, AIC Mines' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.55 to 57.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.05 vs. the industry median of 26.18, AIC Mines 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. AIC Mines's current Gross Margin % of 52.90% is 102.1% 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 AIC Mines 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. AIC Mines's current Gross Margin % is 52.90%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 42.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AIC Mines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AIC Mines (IAUFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.24, compared to a current price of $0.51 — trading 110.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 52.90%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 42.05 and 102.1% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.18. AIC Mines' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 7 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 AIC Mines (IAUFF), the current Gross Margin % is 52.90% 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 AIC Mines (IAUFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AIC Mines stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.51 is trading 110.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.24.
GuruFocus considers AIC Mines to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IAUFF:
Gross Margin %: 52.90% (26% above median its 10-year median of 42.05)
GF Value™: $0.24 vs. price of $0.51 (110.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 102.1% above the Metals & Mining median (#186 of 730)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IAUFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AIC Mines Ltd is engaged in exploration, mine development and production, mine operations, and the sale of copper concentrate in Australia. The company's key projects include the Jericho copper project located south of Eloise, the Eloise Regional Project, the Cannington Project, the Windsor base metal project, and the Pyramid gold projects south of Charters Towers. Additionally, it operates the Delamerian Project with three large exploration licenses in western New South Wales, the Marymia Project, and the Peake and Denison Project located in the Northeast Gawler region. The company operates in one geographical area, Australia, and two segments are mining, exploration, and corporate activities.
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