Copper 360JSE:CPR -2.44%23 Gross Margin % is -91.32% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates JSE:CPR with a GF Score™ of 23/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Metals & Mining companies, Copper 360 ranks worse than 96.3% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Copper 360's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was R-68.8 Mil. Copper 360's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Feb. 2026 was R75.3 Mil. Therefore, Copper 360's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -91.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Copper 360's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JSE:CPR'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -189.83 Med: -109.74 Max: -82.83
Current: -109.33
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of Copper 360 was -82.83%. The lowest was -189.83%. And the median was -109.74%.
JSE:CPR's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 96.3% of 730
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.175
vs JSE:CPR: -109.33
Copper 360 had a gross margin of -91.32% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Copper 360 was 0.00% per year.
Copper 360 (JSE:CPR) 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
Copper 360 had a gross margin of -91.32% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => 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.
Copper 360 Gross Margin % Related Terms
Copper 360 Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Copper 360'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 Copper subindustry, Copper 360'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.
Copper 360 Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Copper 360's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Copper 360'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.
Copper 360 (JSE:CPR) has a Gross Margin % of -91.32% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Copper 360 and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Copper 360 ranks #703 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 96.3%.
Is Copper 360's Gross Margin % too high?
Copper 360's current Gross Margin % is -91.32%. Based on the distribution chart, Copper 360 ranks #703 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Copper 360 has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Copper 360's Gross Margin % compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Copper 360 ranks #703 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Copper 360 in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. 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. 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 Copper 360 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. Copper 360's current Gross Margin % is -91.32%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Copper 360 stock overvalued right now?
Copper 360 (JSE:CPR) has a current Gross Margin % of -91.32%. The current Gross Margin % is -91.32%. Copper 360's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 with 5 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 Copper 360 (JSE:CPR), the current Gross Margin % is -91.32% as of Feb. 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.
Copper 360 Ltd is focused on produces copper concentrate from is mining activities and copper cathodes from its oxide ore resources. The project area is situated in the Namaqua Region of the Northern Cape Province, South Africa. The project consists of six historical mining properties ranging between 10 - 30 km from the town of Springbok.
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