The historical rank and industry rank for Tungsten West's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of Tungsten West was -190.86%. The lowest was -7905.00%. And the median was -357.43%.
STU:540's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 26.205 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Tungsten West had a gross margin of % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Tungsten West was 0.00% per year.
Tungsten West (STU:540) 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
Tungsten West had a gross margin of % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.
Tungsten West Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tungsten West Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tungsten West'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.
Tungsten West Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Tungsten West'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.
Tungsten West Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Tungsten West's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tungsten West'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.
Tungsten West (STU:540) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tungsten West and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tungsten West ranks #999999 out of 728 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Tungsten West's Gross Margin % too high?
Tungsten West's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Tungsten West ranks #999999 out of 728 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Tungsten West has a GF Score™ of 18/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tungsten West's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Tungsten West ranks #999999 out of 728 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tungsten West in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.21. 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 26.21, based on 728 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. 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 Tungsten West and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tungsten West's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tungsten West stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tungsten West (STU:540) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.05, compared to a current price of €0.37 — trading 636% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Tungsten West's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 Tungsten West (STU:540), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Sep. 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 Tungsten West (STU:540) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tungsten West stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.37 is trading 636% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.05.
GuruFocus considers Tungsten West to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:540:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: €0.05 vs. price of €0.37 (636% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:540 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tungsten West PLC is a mining exploration company. It is engaged in the mining of tungsten and tin and the processing of secondary aggregates at the Hemerdon Mine, located near Plymouth in southern Devon, United Kingdom.
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