Orezone GoldORZCF -5.56%28 Gross Margin % is 51.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 39.94. GuruFocus rates ORZCF with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Metals & Mining companies, Orezone Gold ranks better than 71.37% 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
Orezone Gold had a gross margin of 51.88% 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.
Orezone Gold Gross Margin % Related Terms
Orezone Gold Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orezone Gold'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, Orezone Gold'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.
Orezone Gold Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Orezone Gold's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orezone Gold'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.
Orezone Gold (ORZCF) has a Gross Margin % of 51.88% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Orezone Gold and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 39.94. Over the past decade, Orezone Gold's Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.78 to 47.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Orezone Gold ranks #209 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 28.6%.
Is Orezone Gold's Gross Margin % too high?
Orezone Gold's current Gross Margin % of 51.88% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 39.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.78 to a high of 47.48. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Orezone Gold's value of 51.88% is 98.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orezone Gold ranks #209 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Orezone Gold has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orezone Gold's Gross Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Orezone Gold ranks #209 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Orezone Gold in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Orezone Gold's value of 51.88% is 98.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Orezone Gold's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.78 to 47.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.94 vs. the industry median of 26.18, Orezone Gold 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 26.18, 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. Orezone Gold's current Gross Margin % of 51.88% is 98.2% 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 Orezone Gold 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. Orezone Gold's current Gross Margin % is 51.88%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 39.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orezone Gold stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orezone Gold (ORZCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.87, compared to a current price of $1.53 — trading 75.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 51.88%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 39.94 and 98.2% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.18. Orezone Gold's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 Orezone Gold (ORZCF), the current Gross Margin % is 51.88% 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 Orezone Gold (ORZCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orezone Gold stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.53 is trading 75.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.87.
GuruFocus considers Orezone Gold to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ORZCF:
Gross Margin %: 51.88% (30% above median its 10-year median of 39.94)
GF Value™: $0.87 vs. price of $1.53 (75.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 98.2% above the Metals & Mining median (#209 of 730)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ORZCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orezone Gold Corp is a Canada-based gold mining company mainly engaged in the exploration and evaluation, and development of gold. The company operates the open pit Bombore Gold Mine in Burkina Faso. The company operates in the business segment of acquisition, exploration, and potential development of precious metal properties.
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