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Thistle ResourcesTSXV:TRCG 12 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSXV:TRCG with a GF Score™ of 12/100. Among 730 Metals & Mining companies, Thistle Resources ranks worse than 136986.16% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Thistle Resources's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSXV:TRCG's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 26.205 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Thistle Resources 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 Thistle Resources was 0.00% per year.
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
Thistle Resources 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.
Thistle Resources Gross Margin % Related Terms
Thistle Resources Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Thistle Resources'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, Thistle Resources'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.
Thistle Resources Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Thistle Resources's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Thistle Resources'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.
Thistle Resources (TSXV:TRCG) 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 Thistle Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Thistle Resources ranks #999999 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Thistle Resources' Gross Margin % too high?
Thistle Resources' current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Thistle Resources ranks #999999 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Thistle Resources has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thistle Resources' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Thistle Resources ranks #999999 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Thistle Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.21. 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 26.21, 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. 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 Thistle Resources and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Thistle Resources'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 Thistle Resources stock overvalued right now?
Thistle Resources (TSXV:TRCG) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Thistle Resources' overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Thistle Resources (TSXV:TRCG), 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.
Thistle Resources Inc is engaged in base and precious metal exploration in the Bathurst Mining Camp, New Brunswick, and the Cape Breton Highlands Region, Nova Scotia. The company wholly-owns the following mineral exploration projects: Middle River Gold Project; Middle River VMS Project; Celtic Highlands Project and Alba Forks Project. It has acquired the option to purchase the mineral claims associated with the Brunswick Gold-Silver Project.
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