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Keras ResourcesLSE:KRS Gross Margin % is 72.05% as of Jun. 2025, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 57.86. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 732 Metals & Mining companies, Keras Resources ranks better than 70.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Keras Resources's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:KRS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.27 Med: 57.86 Max: 73.54
Current: 46.73
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Keras Resources was 73.54%. The lowest was 26.27%. And the median was 57.86%.
LSE:KRS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 70.77% of 732
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.175
vs LSE:KRS: 46.73
Keras Resources had a gross margin of 72.05% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Keras Resources was 0.00% per year.
Keras Resources (LSE:KRS) 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
Keras Resources had a gross margin of 72.05% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Keras Resources Gross Margin % Related Terms
Keras Resources Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Keras Resources'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.
Keras Resources Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Keras Resources'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.
Keras Resources Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Keras Resources's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Keras Resources'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.
Keras Resources (LSE:KRS) has a Gross Margin % of 72.05% as of Jun. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Keras Resources and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 57.86. Over the past decade, Keras Resources' Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.27 to 73.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Keras Resources ranks #214 out of 732 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 29.2%.
Is Keras Resources' Gross Margin % too high?
Keras Resources' current Gross Margin % of 72.05% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 57.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.27 to a high of 73.54. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Keras Resources' value of 72.05% is 175.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Keras Resources ranks #214 out of 732 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Keras Resources' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Keras Resources ranks #214 out of 732 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Keras Resources in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Keras Resources' value of 72.05% is 175.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Keras Resources' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.27 to 73.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.86 vs. the industry median of 26.18, Keras Resources 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 732 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. Keras Resources's current Gross Margin % of 72.05% is 175.3% 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 Keras Resources 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. Keras Resources's current Gross Margin % is 72.05%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 57.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keras Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keras Resources (LSE:KRS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.04, compared to a current price of £0.01 — trading 65% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 72.05%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 57.86 and 175.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.18. 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 Keras Resources (LSE:KRS), the current Gross Margin % is 72.05% as of Jun. 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.
Keras Resources PLC is engaged in exploration and mining. The company is principally engaged in the business of manganese and cobalt exploration and development in West Africa. The company's main projects are the Nayega manganese project, the Diamond Creek Phosphate mine, and the Carbon Market. The operation produces a variety of organic phosphate products directly for the United States fertilizer market. The operating segments of the company are Maganese, Phosphate, and others. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
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