Paladin EnergyPALAF +2.37%33 Gross Margin % is 18.82% as of Dec. 2025, which is 301% above its 10-year median of 4.69. GuruFocus rates PALAF with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 124 Other Energy Sources companies, Paladin Energy ranks worse than 66.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Paladin Energy's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PALAF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.15 Med: 4.69 Max: 29.58
Current: 12.15
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Paladin Energy was 29.58%. The lowest was 0.15%. And the median was 4.69%.
PALAF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 66.13% of 124
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 18.775
vs PALAF: 12.15
Paladin Energy had a gross margin of 18.82% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Paladin Energy was 0.00% per year.
Paladin Energy (OTCPK:PALAF) 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
Paladin Energy had a gross margin of 18.82% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
Paladin Energy Gross Margin % Related Terms
Paladin Energy Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paladin Energy'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 Uranium subindustry, Paladin Energy'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.
Paladin Energy Gross Margin % vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Paladin Energy's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paladin Energy'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.
Paladin Energy (PALAF) has a Gross Margin % of 18.82% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Paladin Energy and its competitors. This is 301% above median its historical median of 4.69. Over the past decade, Paladin Energy's Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.15 to 29.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Paladin Energy ranks #82 out of 124 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is Paladin Energy's Gross Margin % too high?
Paladin Energy's current Gross Margin % of 18.82% is 301% above median its 10-year median of 4.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 29.58. The Other Energy Sources industry median Gross Margin % is 18.78. Paladin Energy's value of 18.82% is 0.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paladin Energy ranks #82 out of 124 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Paladin Energy has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paladin Energy's Gross Margin % compare to UEC and LEU?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Paladin Energy ranks #82 out of 124 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Paladin Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 18.78. Paladin Energy's value of 18.82% is 0.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Paladin Energy's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.15 to 29.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.69 vs. the industry median of 18.78, Paladin Energy 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median Gross Margin % among Other Energy Sources companies is 18.78, based on 124 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. Paladin Energy's current Gross Margin % of 18.82% is 0.2% 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 Paladin Energy and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Gross Margin % is 18.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paladin Energy's current Gross Margin % is 18.82%, which is 301% above median its own 10-year median of 4.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paladin Energy stock overvalued right now?
Paladin Energy (PALAF) has a current Gross Margin % of 18.82%. The current Gross Margin % is 18.82%, which is 301% above median its 10-year median of 4.69 and 0.2% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 18.78. Paladin Energy's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 4 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 Paladin Energy (PALAF), the current Gross Margin % is 18.82% 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.
Paladin Energy Ltd is engaged in the production of uranium, and it operates through its various projects that are located in Australia and Africa. The operating segments of the group are Exploration, Namibia, and Australia. The segment activity in Namibia is the production and sale of uranium from the mines located in these geographic regions. The Australian segment includes its sales, marketing, and corporate functions, and the Exploration segment is focused on developing exploration and evaluation projects in Australia and Canada. The company's projects include Langer Heinrich Mine in Namibia, the Michelin project in Canada, and Manyingee, Carly Bore, and the Mount ISA projects in Australia.
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