Gemfields GroupPLLHF -0.01%70 Gross Margin % is 16.34% as of Dec. 2025, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 40.05. GuruFocus rates PLLHF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.09 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Metals & Mining companies, Gemfields Group ranks worse than 77.95% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gemfields Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PLLHF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -70.87 Med: 40.05 Max: 56.45
Current: 7.85
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Gemfields Group was 56.45%. The lowest was -70.87%. And the median was 40.05%.
PLLHF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 77.95% of 730
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.175
vs PLLHF: 7.85
Gemfields Group had a gross margin of 16.34% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Gemfields Group was 0.00% per year.
Gemfields Group (OTCPK:PLLHF) 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
Gemfields Group had a gross margin of 16.34% 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.
Gemfields Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Gemfields Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gemfields 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 Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Gemfields 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.
Gemfields Group Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Gemfields Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gemfields 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.
Gemfields Group (PLLHF) has a Gross Margin % of 16.34% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Gemfields Group and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 40.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Gemfields Group ranks #569 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 77.9%.
Is Gemfields Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Gemfields Group's current Gross Margin % of 16.34% is 59% below median its 10-year median of 40.05. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Gemfields Group's value of 16.34% is 37.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gemfields Group ranks #569 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gemfields Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gemfields Group's Gross Margin % compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Gemfields Group ranks #569 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Gemfields Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Gemfields Group's value of 16.34% is 37.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 40.05 vs. the industry median of 26.18, Gemfields Group has consistently been below 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. Gemfields Group's current Gross Margin % of 16.34% is 37.6% below 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 Gemfields 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. Gemfields Group's current Gross Margin % is 16.34%, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 40.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gemfields Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gemfields Group (PLLHF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.09, compared to a current price of $0.04 — trading 52.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.34%, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 40.05 and 37.6% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.18. Gemfields Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Gemfields Group (PLLHF), the current Gross Margin % is 16.34% 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 Gemfields Group (PLLHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gemfields Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.04 is trading 52.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.09.
GuruFocus considers Gemfields Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PLLHF:
Gross Margin %: 16.34% (59% below median its 10-year median of 40.05)
GF Value™: $0.09 vs. price of $0.04 (52.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.6% below the Metals & Mining median (#569 of 730)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PLLHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gemfields Group Ltd is a miner of coloured gemstones. The company is the operator and owner of both Kagem Mining Limited (Kagem) in Zambia and Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM) in Mozambique. In addition, it holds controlling interests in various other gemstone mining and prospecting licences in Zambia, Mozambique, and Madagascar. Its operating segments include Kagem Mining Limited, its emerald and beryl mine, in Zambia, Africa; Montepuez Ruby Mining Limitada, its ruby and corundum mine, in Mozambique, Africa; Development assets comprises exploration activities in Africa and projects in Ethiopia and Madagascar; Corporate, and Others. It derives the majority of the revenue from the Kagem segment.
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