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Kingsgate ConsolidatedSTU:KCN -10.07%55 Gross Margin % is 55.48% as of Dec. 2025, which is 74% above its 10-year median of 31.93. GuruFocus rates STU:KCN with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.98 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 731 Metals & Mining companies, Kingsgate Consolidated ranks better than 82.35% 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
Kingsgate Consolidated had a gross margin of 55.48% 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.
Kingsgate Consolidated Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kingsgate Consolidated Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kingsgate Consolidated'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 Gold subindustry, Kingsgate Consolidated'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.
Kingsgate Consolidated Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Kingsgate Consolidated's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kingsgate Consolidated'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.
Kingsgate Consolidated (STU:KCN) has a Gross Margin % of 55.48% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kingsgate Consolidated and its competitors. This is 74% above median its historical median of 31.93. Over the past decade, Kingsgate Consolidated's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.85 to 86.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Kingsgate Consolidated ranks #129 out of 731 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 17.6%.
Is Kingsgate Consolidated's Gross Margin % too high?
Kingsgate Consolidated's current Gross Margin % of 55.48% is 74% above median its 10-year median of 31.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.85 to a high of 86.80. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Kingsgate Consolidated's value of 55.48% is 111.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kingsgate Consolidated ranks #129 out of 731 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kingsgate Consolidated has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kingsgate Consolidated's Gross Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Kingsgate Consolidated ranks #129 out of 731 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kingsgate Consolidated in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Kingsgate Consolidated's value of 55.48% is 111.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Kingsgate Consolidated's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.85 to 86.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.93 vs. the industry median of 26.20, Kingsgate Consolidated 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 26.20, based on 731 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. Kingsgate Consolidated's current Gross Margin % of 55.48% is 111.8% 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 Kingsgate Consolidated and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kingsgate Consolidated's current Gross Margin % is 55.48%, which is 74% above median its own 10-year median of 31.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kingsgate Consolidated stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingsgate Consolidated (STU:KCN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.98, compared to a current price of €2.68 — trading 46.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 55.48%, which is 74% above median its 10-year median of 31.93 and 111.8% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.20. Kingsgate Consolidated's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Kingsgate Consolidated (STU:KCN), the current Gross Margin % is 55.48% 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 Kingsgate Consolidated (STU:KCN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingsgate Consolidated stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.68 is trading 46.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.98.
GuruFocus considers Kingsgate Consolidated to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:KCN:
Gross Margin %: 55.48% (74% above median its 10-year median of 31.93)
GF Value™: €4.98 vs. price of €2.68 (46.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 111.8% above the Metals & Mining median (#129 of 731)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:KCN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd is engaged in gold and silver mining, development, and exploration company based in Sydney, Australia. Its operating segment includes Chatree Gold Mine, Thailand, and Nueva Esperanza Gold/Silver Project, Chile. The company derives maximum revenue from the Chatree Gold Mine project.
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