TSX:S's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 78.08% of 730
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.175
vs TSX:S: 16.31
Sherritt International had a gross margin of 5.88% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sherritt International was 0.00% per year.
Sherritt International (TSX:S) 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
Sherritt International had a gross margin of 5.88% 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.
Sherritt International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sherritt International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sherritt International'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.
Sherritt International Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Sherritt International'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.
Sherritt International Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sherritt International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sherritt International'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.
Sherritt International (TSX:S) has a Gross Margin % of 5.88% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sherritt International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sherritt International ranks #570 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 78.1%.
Is Sherritt International's Gross Margin % too high?
Sherritt International's current Gross Margin % is 5.88%. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Sherritt International's value of 5.88% is 77.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sherritt International ranks #570 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sherritt International has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sherritt International's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sherritt International ranks #570 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sherritt International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Sherritt International's value of 5.88% is 77.5% below 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. Sherritt International's current Gross Margin % of 5.88% is 77.5% 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 Sherritt International 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. Sherritt International's current Gross Margin % is 5.88%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sherritt International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sherritt International (TSX:S) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.19, compared to a current price of C$0.12 — trading 36.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 5.88% and 77.5% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.18. Sherritt International's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 3 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 Sherritt International (TSX:S), the current Gross Margin % is 5.88% 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 Sherritt International (TSX:S) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sherritt International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$0.12 is trading 36.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.19.
GuruFocus considers Sherritt International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSX:S:
Gross Margin %: 5.88%
GF Value™: C$0.19 vs. price of C$0.12 (36.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77.5% below the Metals & Mining median (#570 of 730)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:S stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sherritt International Corp is engaged in the mining and refining of nickel from lateritic ores with projects and operations in Europe, Asia, Cuba, North America, and others regions. Its segment includes Metals, Power, Oil and Gas, Corporate, and others. The Metals segment which generates the majority of the revenue is composed of mining, processing and refining activities of nickel and cobalt for its interest in Moa JV in Cuba and Canada. The Power segment represents the power operations in Cuba, including its interest in Energas; and The Oil and Gas segment is exploring for oil and gas in Cuba.
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