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Warrior Met CoalMEX:HCC 85 Gross Margin % is 20.47% as of Jun. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 33.15. GuruFocus rates MEX:HCC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,095.97. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 596 Steel companies, Warrior Met Coal ranks better than 65.77% on this metric.
Warrior Met Coal (MEX:HCC) 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
Warrior Met Coal had a gross margin of 20.47% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Warrior Met Coal Gross Margin % Related Terms
Warrior Met Coal Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Warrior Met Coal'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.
MEX:HCC vs AMR, SXC, METC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Coking Coal subindustry, Warrior Met Coal'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.
Warrior Met Coal Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Warrior Met Coal's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Warrior Met Coal'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.
Warrior Met Coal (MEX:HCC) has a Gross Margin % of 20.47% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Warrior Met Coal and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 33.15. Over the past decade, Warrior Met Coal's Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.73 to 50.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Warrior Met Coal ranks #204 out of 596 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is Warrior Met Coal's Gross Margin % too high?
Warrior Met Coal's current Gross Margin % of 20.47% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 33.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 50.95. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.67. Warrior Met Coal's value of 20.47% is 61.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Warrior Met Coal ranks #204 out of 596 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Warrior Met Coal has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Warrior Met Coal's Gross Margin % compare to AMR and SXC?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Warrior Met Coal ranks #204 out of 596 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Warrior Met Coal in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.67. Warrior Met Coal's value of 20.47% is 61.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Warrior Met Coal's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.73 to 50.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.15 vs. the industry median of 12.67, Warrior Met Coal 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.67, based on 596 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. Warrior Met Coal's current Gross Margin % of 20.47% is 61.6% 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 Warrior Met Coal and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Warrior Met Coal's current Gross Margin % is 20.47%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 33.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Warrior Met Coal stock overvalued right now?
Warrior Met Coal (MEX:HCC) has a current Gross Margin % of 20.47%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,095.97, compared to a current price of MXN1,589.00 — trading 45% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.47%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 33.15 and 61.6% above the Steel industry median of 12.67. Warrior Met Coal's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Warrior Met Coal (MEX:HCC), the current Gross Margin % is 20.47% as of Jun. 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 Warrior Met Coal (MEX:HCC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warrior Met Coal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,589.00 is trading 45% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,095.97.
Key valuation signals for MEX:HCC:
Gross Margin %: 20.47% (38% below median its 10-year median of 33.15)
GF Value™: MXN1,095.97 vs. price of MXN1,589.00 (45% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.6% above the Steel median (#204 of 596)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:HCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Warrior Met Coal Inc produces and exports met or steelmaking coal, which is used as a component for steel production by metal manufacturers in Europe, South America, and Asia. The company is involved in longwall mining operations in its underground mines based in Alabama, Mine No. 4, Mine No. 7, and Blue Creek. Additionally, its natural gas operations remove and sell natural gas from owned and leased coal seams by reducing natural gas levels in its mines. The company generates revenue mainly through the production of steelmaking coal for sale to the steel industry. Geographically, the firm generates maximum revenue from its customers in Asia, followed by Europe, South America, and the United States.
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