CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret (IST:CVKMD) 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
CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret had a gross margin of 34.55% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret Gross Margin % Related Terms
CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret Gross Margin % Chart
CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret'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.
CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret'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.
CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret (IST:CVKMD) has a Gross Margin % of 34.55% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 35.13. Over the past decade, CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.88 to 54.56. According to the industry distribution chart, CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret ranks #345 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 47.3%.
Is CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret's Gross Margin % too high?
CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret's current Gross Margin % of 34.55% is near median its 10-year median of 35.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.88 to a high of 54.56. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret's value of 34.55% is 31.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret ranks #345 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret ranks #345 out of 729 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret's value of 34.55% is 31.9% above this benchmark. Historically, CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.88 to 54.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.13 vs. the industry median of 26.20, CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret 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 26.20, 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. CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret's current Gross Margin % of 34.55% is 31.9% 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 CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret's current Gross Margin % is 34.55%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 35.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret (IST:CVKMD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺14.87, compared to a current price of ₺39.96 — trading 168.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 34.55%, which is near median its 10-year median of 35.13 and 31.9% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.20. CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 9 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 CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret (IST:CVKMD), the current Gross Margin % is 34.55% 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 CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret (IST:CVKMD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₺39.96 is trading 168.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺14.87.
GuruFocus considers CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:CVKMD:
Gross Margin %: 34.55% (near median its 10-year median of 35.13)
GF Value™: ₺14.87 vs. price of ₺39.96 (168.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.9% above the Metals & Mining median (#345 of 729)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:CVKMD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CVK Maden Isletmelerinayi ve Ticaret Business Description
CVK Maden Isletmeleri Sanayi ve Ticaret engages in manufacturing and fully exporting concentrated and lumpy chromite ore, concentrated lead-zinc, copper and silver ore products, and marble and travertine natural stone products. Its products comprise Lead Concentrate, Chrome Concentrate, Zinc Concentrate, and Gold.
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