Minera AlamosMAIFF +4.39%48 Gross Margin % is 49.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 78% above its 10-year median of 27.86. GuruFocus rates MAIFF with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.34 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 729 Metals & Mining companies, Minera Alamos ranks better than 70.1% 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
Minera Alamos had a gross margin of 49.67% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Minera Alamos Gross Margin % Related Terms
Minera Alamos Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Minera Alamos'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 Gold subindustry, Minera Alamos'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.
Minera Alamos Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Minera Alamos's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Minera Alamos'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.
Minera Alamos (MAIFF) has a Gross Margin % of 49.67% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Minera Alamos and its competitors. This is 78% above median its historical median of 27.86. Over the past decade, Minera Alamos' Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.60 to 45.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Minera Alamos ranks #218 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 29.9%.
Is Minera Alamos' Gross Margin % too high?
Minera Alamos' current Gross Margin % of 49.67% is 78% above median its 10-year median of 27.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.60 to a high of 45.32. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Minera Alamos' value of 49.67% is 89.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Minera Alamos ranks #218 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Minera Alamos has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Minera Alamos' Gross Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Minera Alamos ranks #218 out of 729 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Minera Alamos in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Minera Alamos' value of 49.67% is 89.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Minera Alamos' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.60 to 45.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.86 vs. the industry median of 26.20, Minera Alamos 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. Minera Alamos's current Gross Margin % of 49.67% is 89.6% 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 Minera Alamos 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. Minera Alamos's current Gross Margin % is 49.67%, which is 78% above median its own 10-year median of 27.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Minera Alamos stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minera Alamos (MAIFF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.34, compared to a current price of $3.57 — trading 68.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.67%, which is 78% above median its 10-year median of 27.86 and 89.6% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.20. Minera Alamos' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 2 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 Minera Alamos (MAIFF), the current Gross Margin % is 49.67% 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 Minera Alamos (MAIFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minera Alamos stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.57 is trading 68.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.34.
GuruFocus considers Minera Alamos to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MAIFF:
Gross Margin %: 49.67% (78% above median its 10-year median of 27.86)
GF Value™: $11.34 vs. price of $3.57 (68.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 89.6% above the Metals & Mining median (#218 of 729)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAIFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Minera Alamos Inc is a junior mining and exploration company engaged directly and indirectly through its subsidiaries in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties located in Mexico. The Company operates in three business segment united States: producing and development assets located in Nevada and Arizona. Mexico: producing and development assets located in Sonora, Zacatecas, and Durango and Corporate: corporate administration, financing activities, and strategic oversight conducted in Canada.
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