Midland ExplorationMIDLF 34 Gross Margin % is -50.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIDLF with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.42 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Metals & Mining companies, Midland Exploration ranks better than 96.44% 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
Midland Exploration had a gross margin of -50.00% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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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Midland Exploration Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Midland Exploration'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, Midland Exploration'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.
Midland Exploration Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Midland Exploration's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Midland Exploration'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.
Midland Exploration (MIDLF) has a Gross Margin % of -50.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Midland Exploration and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Midland Exploration ranks #26 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 3.6%.
Is Midland Exploration's Gross Margin % too high?
Midland Exploration's current Gross Margin % is -50.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Midland Exploration ranks #26 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Midland Exploration has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Midland Exploration's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Midland Exploration ranks #26 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Midland Exploration in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. 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. 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 Midland Exploration 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. Midland Exploration's current Gross Margin % is -50.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Midland Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Midland Exploration (MIDLF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.42, compared to a current price of $0.29 — trading 31.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -50.00%. Midland Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Midland Exploration (MIDLF), the current Gross Margin % is -50.00% 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 Midland Exploration (MIDLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Midland Exploration stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.29 is trading 31.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.42.
GuruFocus considers Midland Exploration to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MIDLF:
Gross Margin %: -50.00%
GF Value™: $0.42 vs. price of $0.29 (31.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIDLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Midland Exploration Inc is a company engaged in the mining exploration business. The Corporation's operations include the acquisition and exploration of mining properties and it currently operates in a single segment, being the acquisition, exploration, and evaluation of exploration properties. All of the corporation's activities are conducted in Canada. Its projects include Casault, Heva, Jouvex, Lac Esther, Laflamme, Tete-Nord, and others.
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