Lifezone MetalsLZM -2.22%44 Gross Margin % is 50.68% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 49.24. GuruFocus rates LZM with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Metals & Mining companies, Lifezone Metals ranks better than 73.42% 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
Lifezone Metals had a gross margin of 50.68% 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.
Lifezone Metals Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lifezone Metals Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lifezone Metals'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.
LZM vs REA, REEMF, ALOY: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Lifezone Metals'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.
Lifezone Metals Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lifezone Metals's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lifezone Metals'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.
Lifezone Metals (LZM) has a Gross Margin % of 50.68% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lifezone Metals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 49.24. Over the past decade, Lifezone Metals' Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.30 to 95.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifezone Metals ranks #194 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 26.6%.
Is Lifezone Metals' Gross Margin % too high?
Lifezone Metals' current Gross Margin % of 50.68% is near median its 10-year median of 49.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.30 to a high of 95.11. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Lifezone Metals' value of 50.68% is 93.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lifezone Metals ranks #194 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lifezone Metals has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifezone Metals' Gross Margin % compare to REA and REEMF?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lifezone Metals ranks #194 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Lifezone Metals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Lifezone Metals' value of 50.68% is 93.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Lifezone Metals' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.30 to 95.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.24 vs. the industry median of 26.18, Lifezone Metals 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. Lifezone Metals's current Gross Margin % of 50.68% is 93.6% 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 Lifezone Metals 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. Lifezone Metals's current Gross Margin % is 50.68%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 49.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifezone Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifezone Metals (LZM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.14, compared to a current price of $3.96 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.68%, which is near median its 10-year median of 49.24 and 93.6% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.18. Lifezone Metals' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Lifezone Metals (LZM), the current Gross Margin % is 50.68% 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 Lifezone Metals (LZM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifezone Metals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.96 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.14.
GuruFocus considers Lifezone Metals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LZM:
Gross Margin %: 50.68% (near median its 10-year median of 49.24)
GF Value™: $5.14 vs. price of $3.96 (23% below fair value)
Industry Position: 93.6% above the Metals & Mining median (#194 of 730)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LZM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lifezone Metals Ltd seeks to support the clean energy transition through the licensing of Hydromet Technology as an alternative to smelting and metals refining. Its business comprises three segments: Metals extraction and refining for developing and operating a vertically integrated base metal operation in the northwest region of Tanzania, and Intellectual property licensing comprises patents residing with and managed by the subsidiary and corporate. Geographically, the company operates in South Africa, Australia, and the rest of the world. The majority of its revenue is generated from Australia.
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