Silver MinesSLVMF +0.55%35 Gross Margin % is 160.42% as of Dec. 2025, which is 210% above its 10-year median of 51.79. GuruFocus rates SLVMF with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Silver Mines ranks better than 99.84% on this metric.
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
Silver Mines had a gross margin of 160.42% 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.
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Silver Mines Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Silver Mines'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 Farm Products subindustry, Silver 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.
Silver Mines Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Silver Mines's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Silver 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.
Silver Mines (SLVMF) has a Gross Margin % of 160.42% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Silver Mines and its competitors. This is 210% above median its historical median of 51.79. Over the past decade, Silver Mines' Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.23 to 173.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Silver Mines ranks #3 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Silver Mines' Gross Margin % too high?
Silver Mines' current Gross Margin % of 160.42% is 210% above median its 10-year median of 51.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.23 to a high of 173.24. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Silver Mines' value of 160.42% is 508.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Silver Mines ranks #3 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Silver Mines has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Silver Mines' Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Silver Mines ranks #3 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Silver Mines in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Silver Mines' value of 160.42% is 508.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Silver Mines' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.23 to 173.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.79 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Silver 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,902 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. Silver Mines's current Gross Margin % of 160.42% is 508.3% 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 Silver Mines and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Silver Mines's current Gross Margin % is 160.42%, which is 210% above median its own 10-year median of 51.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Silver Mines stock overvalued right now?
Silver Mines (SLVMF) has a current Gross Margin % of 160.42%. The current Gross Margin % is 160.42%, which is 210% above median its 10-year median of 51.79 and 508.3% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Silver Mines' overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 3 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 Silver Mines (SLVMF), the current Gross Margin % is 160.42% 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.
Silver Mines Ltd is a silver exploration company. The company's operating segment include Mining and Exploration Operations and Agricultural Operations. The company projects include Bowdens Silver Project, Barabolar Project, and Tuena Project. The company generates all of its revenue from Agricultural operations.
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