Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development (PHS:AT) 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
Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development had a gross margin of 29.45% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development Gross Margin % Related Terms
Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development Gross Margin % Chart
Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development Annual Data
For the Copper subindustry, Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development'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.
Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development'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.
Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development (PHS:AT) has a Gross Margin % of 29.45% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development and its competitors. This is 74% above median its historical median of 16.94. Over the past decade, Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.56 to 34.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development ranks #430 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.
Is Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development's Gross Margin % too high?
Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development's current Gross Margin % of 29.45% is 74% above median its 10-year median of 16.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.56 to a high of 34.89. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development's value of 29.45% is 12.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development ranks #430 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development's Gross Margin % compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development ranks #430 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development's value of 29.45% is 12.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.56 to 34.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.94 vs. the industry median of 26.18, Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development 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. Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development's current Gross Margin % of 29.45% is 12.5% 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 Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development 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. Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development's current Gross Margin % is 29.45%, which is 74% above median its own 10-year median of 16.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development (PHS:AT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱4.06, compared to a current price of ₱7.45 — trading 83.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.45%, which is 74% above median its 10-year median of 16.94 and 12.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.18. Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development (PHS:AT), the current Gross Margin % is 29.45% 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 Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development (PHS:AT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₱7.45 is trading 83.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₱4.06.
GuruFocus considers Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:AT:
Gross Margin %: 29.45% (74% above median its 10-year median of 16.94)
GF Value™: ₱4.06 vs. price of ₱7.45 (83.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.5% above the Metals & Mining median (#430 of 730)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:AT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development Business Description
AddressPalm Coast Avenue Corner Pacific Drive, 5th Floor, Five E-Com Center, 503, Pacific tower, Mall of Asia Complex, Metro Manila, Pasay, RIZ, PHL, 1300
Atlas Consolidated Mining & Development Corp is engaged in metallic mineral mining and exploration and produces copper concentrate, magnetite iron ore concentrate, and others. The company operates in two segments: Mining and Non-Mining. Its mining segment is engaged in exploration and mining operations, and the non-mining segment is engaged in services, bulk water supply, or acts as a holding company. The company is also engaged in the development and commercial production of other marketable by-products such as pyrite, magnetite, and molybdenum.
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