PLS GroupPILBF -7.35%65 Gross Margin % is 51.24% as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 44.76. GuruFocus rates PILBF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Metals & Mining companies, PLS Group ranks better than 72.6% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. PLS Group's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $212.5 Mil. PLS Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $414.8 Mil. Therefore, PLS Group's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 51.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PLS Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PILBF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -12.86 Med: 44.76 Max: 84.43
Current: 48.57
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of PLS Group was 84.43%. The lowest was -12.86%. And the median was 44.76%.
PILBF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 72.6% of 730
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.175
vs PILBF: 48.57
PLS Group had a gross margin of 51.24% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for PLS Group was 0.00% per year.
PLS Group (OTCPK:PILBF) 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
PLS Group had a gross margin of 51.24% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
PLS Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
PLS Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PLS Group'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, PLS Group'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.
PLS Group Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, PLS Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLS Group'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.
PLS Group (PILBF) has a Gross Margin % of 51.24% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PLS Group and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 44.76. According to the industry distribution chart, PLS Group ranks #200 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 27.4%.
Is PLS Group's Gross Margin % too high?
PLS Group's current Gross Margin % of 51.24% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 44.76. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. PLS Group's value of 51.24% is 95.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLS Group ranks #200 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PLS Group has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLS Group's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, PLS Group ranks #200 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts PLS Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. PLS Group's value of 51.24% is 95.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 44.76 vs. the industry median of 26.18, PLS Group 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. PLS Group's current Gross Margin % of 51.24% is 95.8% 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 PLS Group 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. PLS Group's current Gross Margin % is 51.24%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 44.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLS Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLS Group (PILBF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.68, compared to a current price of $3.53 — trading 110.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 51.24%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 44.76 and 95.8% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.18. PLS Group's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 PLS Group (PILBF), the current Gross Margin % is 51.24% 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 PLS Group (PILBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLS Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.53 is trading 110.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.68.
GuruFocus considers PLS Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PILBF:
Gross Margin %: 51.24% (14% above median its 10-year median of 44.76)
GF Value™: $1.68 vs. price of $3.53 (110.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 95.8% above the Metals & Mining median (#200 of 730)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PILBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PLS is a mining and exploration company with operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Its primary asset is its Pilgangoora lithium spodumene mine and concentrator. Smaller operations produce tantalite, a byproduct of lithium processing. Pilgangoora lithium mine has approximately 25 years of mine life remaining.
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