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
Gunnison Copper had a gross margin of 56.29% 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.
Gunnison Copper Gross Margin % Related Terms
Gunnison Copper Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gunnison Copper'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 Copper subindustry, Gunnison Copper'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.
Gunnison Copper Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Gunnison Copper's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gunnison Copper'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.
Gunnison Copper (TSX:GCU) has a Gross Margin % of 56.29% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Gunnison Copper and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gunnison Copper ranks #262 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is Gunnison Copper's Gross Margin % too high?
Gunnison Copper's current Gross Margin % is 56.29%. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Gunnison Copper's value of 56.29% is 115.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gunnison Copper ranks #262 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gunnison Copper has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gunnison Copper's Gross Margin % compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Gunnison Copper ranks #262 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Gunnison Copper in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Gunnison Copper's value of 56.29% is 115.1% above this benchmark. 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. Gunnison Copper's current Gross Margin % of 56.29% is 115.1% 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 Gunnison Copper 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. Gunnison Copper's current Gross Margin % is 56.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gunnison Copper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gunnison Copper (TSX:GCU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$1.88, compared to a current price of C$0.39 — trading 79.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 56.29% and 115.1% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.18. Gunnison Copper's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 5 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 Gunnison Copper (TSX:GCU), the current Gross Margin % is 56.29% 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 Gunnison Copper (TSX:GCU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gunnison Copper stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$0.39 is trading 79.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$1.88.
GuruFocus considers Gunnison Copper to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSX:GCU:
Gross Margin %: 56.29%
GF Value™: C$1.88 vs. price of C$0.39 (79.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 115.1% above the Metals & Mining median (#262 of 730)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:GCU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gunnison Copper Corp is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of copper mineral properties and the construction and operation of copper mines in Arizona, USA. The company is focused on the development of the Gunnison Copper Project, which is designed to be a large-scale open pit operation producing finished copper cathodes. The company operates in two reportable operating segments in the United States: Gunnison and Johnson Camp Mine.
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