Orla MiningORLA -3.99%54 Gross Margin % is 58.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 63.28. GuruFocus rates ORLA with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.48 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 730 Metals & Mining companies, Orla Mining ranks better than 79.73% 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
Orla Mining had a gross margin of 58.94% 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.
Orla Mining Gross Margin % Related Terms
Orla Mining Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orla 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 Gold subindustry, Orla 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.
Orla Mining Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Orla Mining's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orla 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.
Orla Mining (ORLA) has a Gross Margin % of 58.94% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Orla Mining and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 63.28. Over the past decade, Orla Mining's Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.15 to 66.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Orla Mining ranks #148 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is Orla Mining's Gross Margin % too high?
Orla Mining's current Gross Margin % of 58.94% is near median its 10-year median of 63.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.15 to a high of 66.26. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.05. Orla Mining's value of 58.94% is 126.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orla Mining ranks #148 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Orla Mining has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orla Mining's Gross Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Orla Mining ranks #148 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Orla Mining in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.05. Orla Mining's value of 58.94% is 126.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Orla Mining's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.15 to 66.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 63.28 vs. the industry median of 26.05, Orla 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. Orla Mining's current Gross Margin % of 58.94% is 126.3% 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 Orla 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. Orla Mining's current Gross Margin % is 58.94%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 63.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orla Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orla Mining (ORLA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.48, compared to a current price of $9.38 — trading 56.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 58.94%, which is near median its 10-year median of 63.28 and 126.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.05. Orla Mining's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Orla Mining (ORLA), the current Gross Margin % is 58.94% 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 Orla Mining (ORLA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orla Mining stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.38 is trading 56.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.48.
GuruFocus considers Orla Mining to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ORLA:
Gross Margin %: 58.94% (near median its 10-year median of 63.28)
GF Value™: $21.48 vs. price of $9.38 (56.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 126.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#148 of 730)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ORLA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orla Mining Ltd is a mineral exploration company. It is engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties. The company holds three gold projects: the Camino Rojo gold and silver project in Zacatecas State, the Musselwhite gold mine project located in Ontario and the South Railroad projects in Nevada, USA, and the Cerro Quema gold project in Panama. It conducts business activities in Mexico, Panama, the United States, and Canada.
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