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AK Altynalmas JSC (XKAZ:ALMS) 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
AK Altynalmas JSC had a gross margin of 60.09% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
AK Altynalmas JSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
AK Altynalmas JSC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AK Altynalmas JSC'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, AK Altynalmas JSC'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.
AK Altynalmas JSC Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, AK Altynalmas JSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AK Altynalmas JSC'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.
AK Altynalmas JSC (XKAZ:ALMS) has a Gross Margin % of 60.09% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AK Altynalmas JSC and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 42.13. Over the past decade, AK Altynalmas JSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.16 to 56.01.
Is AK Altynalmas JSC's Gross Margin % too high?
AK Altynalmas JSC's current Gross Margin % of 60.09% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 42.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.16 to a high of 56.01. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.46. AK Altynalmas JSC's value of 60.09% is 127.1% above this industry median. Overall, AK Altynalmas JSC has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AK Altynalmas JSC's Gross Margin % compare to ?
AK Altynalmas JSC's Gross Margin % of 60.09% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.46. AK Altynalmas JSC's value of 60.09% is 127.1% above this benchmark. Historically, AK Altynalmas JSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.16 to 56.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.13 vs. the industry median of 26.46, AK Altynalmas JSC 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 26.46, 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. AK Altynalmas JSC's current Gross Margin % of 60.09% is 127.1% 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 AK Altynalmas JSC and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AK Altynalmas JSC's current Gross Margin % is 60.09%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 42.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AK Altynalmas JSC stock overvalued right now?
AK Altynalmas JSC (XKAZ:ALMS) has a current Gross Margin % of 60.09%. The current Gross Margin % is 60.09%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 42.13 and 127.1% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.46. AK Altynalmas JSC's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 2 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 AK Altynalmas JSC (XKAZ:ALMS), the current Gross Margin % is 60.09% 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.
AK Altynalmas JSC is a gold producer based in the Republic of Kazakhstan. It is mainly engaged in the production, extraction, and processing of precious metals and other minerals. The company performs operations on subsoil use in a variety of gold ore objects. Its project holdings include deposits of the Akbakai region in the Zhambyl area and the Pustynnoye deposits in the Karaganda area.
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