Starcore International MinesSHVLF +0.01%41 Gross Margin % is 45.59% as of Jan. 2026, which is 708% above its 10-year median of 5.64. GuruFocus rates SHVLF with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Metals & Mining companies, Starcore International Mines ranks better than 55.21% on this metric.
Starcore International Mines (OTCPK:SHVLF) 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
Starcore International Mines had a gross margin of 45.59% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.
Starcore International Mines Gross Margin % Related Terms
Starcore International Mines 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.
Starcore International Mines Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Starcore International Mines'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.
Starcore International Mines Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Starcore International Mines's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starcore International Mines'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.
Starcore International Mines (SHVLF) has a Gross Margin % of 45.59% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Starcore International Mines and its competitors. This is 708% above median its historical median of 5.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Starcore International Mines ranks #327 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is Starcore International Mines' Gross Margin % too high?
Starcore International Mines' current Gross Margin % of 45.59% is 708% above median its 10-year median of 5.64. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Starcore International Mines' value of 45.59% is 74.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starcore International Mines ranks #327 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Starcore International Mines has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starcore International Mines' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Starcore International Mines ranks #327 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Starcore International Mines in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Starcore International Mines' value of 45.59% is 74.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.64 vs. the industry median of 26.18, Starcore International Mines 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. Starcore International Mines's current Gross Margin % of 45.59% is 74.2% 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 Starcore International Mines 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. Starcore International Mines's current Gross Margin % is 45.59%, which is 708% above median its own 10-year median of 5.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starcore International Mines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starcore International Mines (SHVLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.14, compared to a current price of $0.33 — trading 136.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.59%, which is 708% above median its 10-year median of 5.64 and 74.2% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.18. Starcore International Mines' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Starcore International Mines (SHVLF), the current Gross Margin % is 45.59% as of Jan. 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 Starcore International Mines (SHVLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Starcore International Mines stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.33 is trading 136.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.14.
GuruFocus considers Starcore International Mines to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHVLF:
Gross Margin %: 45.59% (708% above median its 10-year median of 5.64)
GF Value™: $0.14 vs. price of $0.33 (136.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 74.2% above the Metals & Mining median (#327 of 730)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHVLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Starcore International Mines Ltd is in the business of exploration, development, and production of minerals. It has got products in various stages The San Martin being the primary source of operating cash flows. In Mexico, the business holds an interest in the silver and gold processing plant. Some of its projects include San Martin, El Creston, and Toiyabe among others. The majority of the organization's revenue comes from Bernal, Mexico. The Company is also engaged in acquiring mining related operating assets and exploration assets in North America and West Africa directly and through corporate acquisitions.
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