Metro MiningMMILF +4.62%52 Gross Margin % is 31.51% as of Dec. 2025, which is 237% above its 10-year median of 9.36. GuruFocus rates MMILF with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Metals & Mining companies, Metro Mining ranks worse than 50.82% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metro Mining's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MMILF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.85 Med: 9.36 Max: 25.17
Current: 25.17
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Metro Mining was 25.17%. The lowest was -12.85%. And the median was 9.36%.
MMILF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 50.82% of 730
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.045
vs MMILF: 25.17
Metro Mining had a gross margin of 31.51% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Metro Mining was 0.00% per year.
Metro Mining (OTCPK:MMILF) 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
Metro Mining had a gross margin of 31.51% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Metro Mining Gross Margin % Related Terms
Metro Mining Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metro Mining'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, Metro Mining'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.
Metro Mining Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Metro Mining's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metro Mining'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.
Metro Mining (MMILF) has a Gross Margin % of 31.51% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Metro Mining and its competitors. This is 237% above median its historical median of 9.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Metro Mining ranks #371 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is Metro Mining's Gross Margin % too high?
Metro Mining's current Gross Margin % of 31.51% is 237% above median its 10-year median of 9.36. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.05. Metro Mining's value of 31.51% is 21% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metro Mining ranks #371 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Metro Mining has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metro Mining's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Metro Mining ranks #371 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Metro Mining in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.05. Metro Mining's value of 31.51% is 21% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.36 vs. the industry median of 26.05, Metro Mining 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 26.05, 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. Metro Mining's current Gross Margin % of 31.51% is 21% 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 Metro Mining and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metro Mining's current Gross Margin % is 31.51%, which is 237% above median its own 10-year median of 9.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metro Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Mining (MMILF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.82, compared to a current price of $1.15 — trading 40.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.51%, which is 237% above median its 10-year median of 9.36 and 21% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.05. Metro Mining's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 Metro Mining (MMILF), the current Gross Margin % is 31.51% 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 Metro Mining (MMILF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metro Mining stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.15 is trading 40.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.82.
GuruFocus considers Metro Mining to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MMILF:
Gross Margin %: 31.51% (237% above median its 10-year median of 9.36)
GF Value™: $0.82 vs. price of $1.15 (40.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21% above the Metals & Mining median (#371 of 730)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MMILF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metro Mining Ltd is an Australian exploration and mining company based in Brisbane, Queensland. Its flagship project is the Bauxite Hills Mine. The principal activities of the Group are the exploration, mining, and sale of bauxite, and the brownfield expansion of the Bauxite Hills Mine. The Group's customers are located in one geographic area, China, with all of the revenue from the sales of bauxite derived from that area. The company has one reportable segment, being the production and sale of bauxite from the Group's Bauxite Hills Mine in Queensland.
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