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Latin ExploreTSXV:LXE +11.11%11 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSXV:LXE with a GF Score™ of 11/100. Among 731 Metals & Mining companies, Latin Explore ranks worse than 136798.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Latin Explore's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSXV:LXE's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 26.2 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Latin Explore had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Latin Explore was 0.00% per year.
Latin Explore (TSXV:LXE) 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
Latin Explore had a gross margin of N/A% 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.
Latin Explore Gross Margin % Related Terms
Latin Explore Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Latin Explore'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.
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TSXV:LXE vs SCCO, FCX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Latin Explore'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.
Latin Explore Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Latin Explore's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Latin Explore'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.
Latin Explore (TSXV:LXE) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Latin Explore and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Latin Explore ranks #999999 out of 731 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Latin Explore's Gross Margin % too high?
Latin Explore's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Latin Explore ranks #999999 out of 731 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Latin Explore has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Latin Explore's Gross Margin % compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Latin Explore ranks #999999 out of 731 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Latin Explore in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. 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. 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 Latin Explore 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. Latin Explore's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Latin Explore stock overvalued right now?
Latin Explore (TSXV:LXE) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Latin Explore's overall GF Score™ is 11/100. 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 Latin Explore (TSXV:LXE), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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.
Latin Explore Inc is a copper-gold exploration company focused on advancing high-quality projects in South America. The company currently holds copper exploration assets in Peru and is focused on exploration, drilling, and discovery.
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