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Lithium For EarthXKRX:073570 +6.94%49 Gross Margin % is 18.47% as of Jun. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 23.63. GuruFocus rates XKRX:073570 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩3,791.14 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,017 Semiconductors companies, Lithium For Earth ranks worse than 56.83% on this metric.
Lithium For Earth (XKRX:073570) 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
Lithium For Earth had a gross margin of 18.46% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Lithium For Earth Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lithium For Earth Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lithium For Earth'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.
XKRX:073570 vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Lithium For Earth'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.
Lithium For Earth Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Lithium For Earth's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lithium For Earth'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.
Lithium For Earth (XKRX:073570) has a Gross Margin % of 18.47% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lithium For Earth and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 23.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Lithium For Earth ranks #578 out of 1017 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 56.8%.
Is Lithium For Earth's Gross Margin % too high?
Lithium For Earth's current Gross Margin % of 18.47% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 23.63. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 30.43. Lithium For Earth's value of 18.47% is 39.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lithium For Earth ranks #578 out of 1017 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lithium For Earth has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lithium For Earth's Gross Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Lithium For Earth ranks #578 out of 1017 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Lithium For Earth in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.43. Lithium For Earth's value of 18.47% is 39.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 23.63 vs. the industry median of 30.43, Lithium For Earth has consistently been below 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 30.43, based on 1,017 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. Lithium For Earth's current Gross Margin % of 18.47% is 39.3% below 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 Lithium For Earth and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lithium For Earth's current Gross Margin % is 18.47%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 23.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lithium For Earth stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lithium For Earth (XKRX:073570) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩3,791.14, compared to a current price of ₩2,060.00 — trading 45.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.47%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 23.63 and 39.3% below the Semiconductors industry median of 30.43. Lithium For Earth's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Lithium For Earth (XKRX:073570), the current Gross Margin % is 18.47% as of Jun. 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.
Is Lithium For Earth (XKRX:073570) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lithium For Earth stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₩2,060.00 is trading 45.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩3,791.14.
GuruFocus considers Lithium For Earth to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:073570:
Gross Margin %: 18.47% (22% below median its 10-year median of 23.63)
GF Value™: ₩3,791.14 vs. price of ₩2,060.00 (45.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.3% below the Semiconductors median (#578 of 1017)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:073570 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lithium For Earth Inc is engaged in the manufacture and sale of content products and mobile phone accessories, utilizing intellectual property rights. It is also pursuing a business of producing lithium materials necessary for the production of secondary batteries.
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