Altius MineralsTSX:ALS +2.79%70 Gross Margin % is 76.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 65.01. GuruFocus rates TSX:ALS with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of C$30.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Metals & Mining companies, Altius Minerals ranks better than 93.56% 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
Altius Minerals had a gross margin of 76.99% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Altius Minerals Gross Margin % Related Terms
Altius Minerals Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Altius Minerals'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 Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Altius Minerals'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.
Altius Minerals Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Altius Minerals's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Altius Minerals'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.
Altius Minerals (TSX:ALS) has a Gross Margin % of 76.99% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Altius Minerals and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 65.01. Over the past decade, Altius Minerals' Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.65 to 78.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Altius Minerals ranks #47 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is Altius Minerals' Gross Margin % too high?
Altius Minerals' current Gross Margin % of 76.99% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 65.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.65 to a high of 78.80. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Altius Minerals' value of 76.99% is 194.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Altius Minerals ranks #47 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Altius Minerals has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Altius Minerals' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Altius Minerals ranks #47 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Altius Minerals in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Altius Minerals' value of 76.99% is 194.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Altius Minerals' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.65 to 78.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 65.01 vs. the industry median of 26.18, Altius Minerals 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. Altius Minerals's current Gross Margin % of 76.99% is 194.1% 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 Altius Minerals 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. Altius Minerals's current Gross Margin % is 76.99%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 65.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Altius Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altius Minerals (TSX:ALS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$30.72, compared to a current price of C$59.78 — trading 94.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 76.99%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 65.01 and 194.1% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.18. Altius Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 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 Altius Minerals (TSX:ALS), the current Gross Margin % is 76.99% 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 Altius Minerals (TSX:ALS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altius Minerals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$59.78 is trading 94.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$30.72.
GuruFocus considers Altius Minerals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:ALS:
Gross Margin %: 76.99% (18% above median its 10-year median of 65.01)
GF Value™: C$30.72 vs. price of C$59.78 (94.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 194.1% above the Metals & Mining median (#47 of 730)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:ALS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Altius Minerals Corp is engaged in the business of obtaining diversified mining royalty. It holds interests in mining operations that produce metals and minerals such as copper, nickel, cobalt, lithium, potash, and iron ore. The corporation also holds other pre-development stage royalty interests and various earlier-stage royalties. It is engaged in the operating segments of Mineral Royalties, Renewable Royalties, and Project Generation. It generates the majority of its revenue from Mineral Royalties.
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