Star RoyaltiesSTRFF -1.76%25 Gross Margin % is 16.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 44.49. GuruFocus rates STRFF with a GF Score™ of 25/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Metals & Mining companies, Star Royalties ranks better than 53.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Star Royalties's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STRFF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.11 Med: 44.49 Max: 53.29
Current: 29.11
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Star Royalties was 53.29%. The lowest was 29.11%. And the median was 44.49%.
STRFF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 53.15% of 730
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.045
vs STRFF: 29.11
Star Royalties had a gross margin of 16.76% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Star Royalties was 3.00% per year.
Star Royalties (OTCPK:STRFF) 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
Star Royalties had a gross margin of 16.76% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Star Royalties Gross Margin % Related Terms
Star Royalties Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Royalties'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, Star Royalties'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.
Star Royalties Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Star Royalties's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Royalties'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.
Star Royalties (STRFF) has a Gross Margin % of 16.76% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Star Royalties and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 44.49. Over the past decade, Star Royalties' Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.11 to 53.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Royalties ranks #342 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 46.8%.
Is Star Royalties' Gross Margin % too high?
Star Royalties' current Gross Margin % of 16.76% is 62% below median its 10-year median of 44.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.11 to a high of 53.29. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.05. Star Royalties' value of 16.76% is 35.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Royalties ranks #342 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Star Royalties has a GF Score™ of 25/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Royalties' Gross Margin % compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Star Royalties ranks #342 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Star Royalties in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.05. Star Royalties' value of 16.76% is 35.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Star Royalties' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.11 to 53.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.49 vs. the industry median of 26.05, Star Royalties 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 26.05, 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. Star Royalties's current Gross Margin % of 16.76% is 35.6% 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 Star Royalties and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Royalties's current Gross Margin % is 16.76%, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 44.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Royalties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Royalties (STRFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.10, compared to a current price of $0.33 — trading 234% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.76%, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 44.49 and 35.6% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.05. Star Royalties' overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 2 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 Star Royalties (STRFF), the current Gross Margin % is 16.76% 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 Star Royalties (STRFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Royalties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.33 is trading 234% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.10.
GuruFocus considers Star Royalties to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STRFF:
Gross Margin %: 16.76% (62% below median its 10-year median of 44.49)
GF Value™: $0.10 vs. price of $0.33 (234% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.6% below the Metals & Mining median (#342 of 730)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STRFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Star Royalties Ltd is a royalty and streaming investment company that offers investors exposure to precious metals and carbon credit prices, as well as cleantech and other decarbonization projects. The company mainly funds precious metals projects in Tier 1 jurisdictions that have low geopolitical risk, visibility to cash flow, and wealth creation potential through exploration. The royalty and stream assets in its portfolio include Copperstone Gold Project, Elk Gold Project, Keysbrook Project, NativState Improved Forest Management Carbon Offset Portfolio, MOBISMART, and the Elizabeth Metis Settlement Forest Carbon Offset Project. The company's key assets are located across the United States, Canada, Australia, and Mongolia.
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