Technology MineralsLSE:TM1 Gross Margin % is 87.99% as of Dec. 2025, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 65.94. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 729 Metals & Mining companies, Technology Minerals ranks better than 95.34% on this metric.
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
Technology Minerals had a gross margin of 87.99% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
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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.
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Technology Minerals Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Technology Minerals'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 Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Technology Minerals'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.
Technology Minerals Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Technology Minerals's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Technology Minerals'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.
Technology Minerals (LSE:TM1) has a Gross Margin % of 87.99% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Technology Minerals and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 65.94. Over the past decade, Technology Minerals' Gross Margin % has ranged from 55.76 to 85.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Technology Minerals ranks #34 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 4.7%.
Is Technology Minerals' Gross Margin % too high?
Technology Minerals' current Gross Margin % of 87.99% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 65.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.76 to a high of 85.67. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Technology Minerals' value of 87.99% is 235.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Technology Minerals ranks #34 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Technology Minerals' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Technology Minerals ranks #34 out of 729 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Technology Minerals in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Technology Minerals' value of 87.99% is 235.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Technology Minerals' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 55.76 to 85.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 65.94 vs. the industry median of 26.20, Technology Minerals 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. Technology Minerals's current Gross Margin % of 87.99% is 235.8% 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 Technology Minerals 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. Technology Minerals's current Gross Margin % is 87.99%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 65.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Technology Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Technology Minerals (LSE:TM1) has a current Gross Margin % of 87.99%. The current Gross Margin % is 87.99%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 65.94 and 235.8% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.20. 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 Technology Minerals (LSE:TM1), the current Gross Margin % is 87.99% 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.
Technology Minerals PLC is a London-based mineral exploration company focused on the exploration of mineral resource projects in Ireland (Li project), Spain (Cu-Co-Ni project), Cameroon (Ni-Co project), and three projects in the USA (Cu-Co, Co, and Ni-Co-Cu projects, respectively). The company's segments include: Mineral Exploration; Battery Recycling; and Others. It derives revenue from Battery Recycling.
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