Westgold ResourcesWGXRF +3.07%70 Gross Margin % is 37.38% as of Dec. 2025, which is 163% above its 10-year median of 14.21. GuruFocus rates WGXRF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 729 Metals & Mining companies, Westgold Resources ranks better than 87.24% on this metric.
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
Westgold Resources had a gross margin of 37.38% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Westgold Resources Gross Margin % Related Terms
Westgold Resources Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Westgold 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 Gold subindustry, Westgold 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.
Westgold Resources Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Westgold Resources's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Westgold 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.
Westgold Resources (WGXRF) has a Gross Margin % of 37.38% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Westgold Resources and its competitors. This is 163% above median its historical median of 14.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Westgold Resources ranks #93 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 12.8%.
Is Westgold Resources' Gross Margin % too high?
Westgold Resources' current Gross Margin % of 37.38% is 163% above median its 10-year median of 14.21. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Westgold Resources' value of 37.38% is 42.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Westgold Resources ranks #93 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Westgold Resources has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Westgold Resources' Gross Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Westgold Resources ranks #93 out of 729 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Westgold Resources in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Westgold Resources' value of 37.38% is 42.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.21 vs. the industry median of 26.20, Westgold Resources has consistently been above the industry average. 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. Westgold Resources's current Gross Margin % of 37.38% is 42.7% 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 Westgold Resources 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. Westgold Resources's current Gross Margin % is 37.38%, which is 163% above median its own 10-year median of 14.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Westgold Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westgold Resources (WGXRF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.26, compared to a current price of $3.44 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 37.38%, which is 163% above median its 10-year median of 14.21 and 42.7% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.20. Westgold Resources' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Westgold Resources (WGXRF), the current Gross Margin % is 37.38% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Westgold Resources (WGXRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westgold Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.44 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.26.
GuruFocus considers Westgold Resources to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WGXRF:
Gross Margin %: 37.38% (163% above median its 10-year median of 14.21)
GF Value™: $3.26 vs. price of $3.44 (5.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.7% above the Metals & Mining median (#93 of 729)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WGXRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Westgold Resources Ltd is a gold producer with a large and strategic landholding across two of Western Australia's prolific gold regions, the Murchison and the Southern Goldfields. The group has acquired several square kilometers of land holdings and operates multiple underground mines and four processing hubs across these regions. Its reportable segments are: Murchison and Southern Goldfields. The majority of the group's revenue is generated from the Murchison segment, which incorporates the operations of its three processing hubs at Cue, Meekatharra, and Fortnum. The group generates maximum revenue from the sale of gold at spot, and the rest from the sale of silver.
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