Lion One MetalsTSXV:LIO +8.33%22 Gross Margin % is 39.62% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSXV:LIO with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 729 Metals & Mining companies, Lion One Metals ranks better than 60.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lion One Metals's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSXV:LIO'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -111.88 Med: -44.18 Max: 37.49
Current: 37.49
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Lion One Metals was 37.49%. The lowest was -111.88%. And the median was -44.18%.
TSXV:LIO's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 60.91% of 729
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.2
vs TSXV:LIO: 37.49
Lion One Metals had a gross margin of 39.62% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Lion One Metals was 0.00% per year.
Lion One Metals (TSXV:LIO) 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
Lion One Metals had a gross margin of 39.62% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Lion One Metals Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lion One Metals Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lion One Metals'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, Lion One Metals'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.
Lion One Metals Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lion One Metals's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lion One Metals'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.
Lion One Metals (TSXV:LIO) has a Gross Margin % of 39.62% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lion One Metals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lion One Metals ranks #285 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 39.1%.
Is Lion One Metals' Gross Margin % too high?
Lion One Metals' current Gross Margin % is 39.62%. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Lion One Metals' value of 39.62% is 51.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lion One Metals ranks #285 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lion One Metals has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lion One Metals' Gross Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lion One Metals ranks #285 out of 729 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Lion One Metals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Lion One Metals' value of 39.62% is 51.2% 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 26.20, based on 729 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. Lion One Metals's current Gross Margin % of 39.62% is 51.2% 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 Lion One Metals 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. Lion One Metals's current Gross Margin % is 39.62%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lion One Metals stock overvalued right now?
Lion One Metals (TSXV:LIO) has a current Gross Margin % of 39.62%. The current Gross Margin % is 39.62% and 51.2% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.20. Lion One Metals' overall GF Score™ is 22/100 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 Lion One Metals (TSXV:LIO), the current Gross Margin % is 39.62% 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.
Lion One Metals Ltd is a mineral exploration and development company currently focused on mineral resources in Fiji. The company's primary asset is the Tuvatu Gold Project. It has two geographical segments that are Fiji and Australia.
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