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Cia Electro MetalurgicaXSGO:ELECMETAL 50 Gross Margin % is 21.71% as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 22.42. GuruFocus rates XSGO:ELECMETAL with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP8,090.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 596 Steel companies, Cia Electro Metalurgica ranks better than 72.99% on this metric.
Cia Electro Metalurgica (XSGO:ELECMETAL) 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
Cia Electro Metalurgica had a gross margin of 21.71% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => 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.
Cia Electro Metalurgica Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cia Electro Metalurgica Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
XSGO:ELECMETAL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Cia Electro Metalurgica'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.
Cia Electro Metalurgica Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Cia Electro Metalurgica's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cia Electro Metalurgica'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.
Cia Electro Metalurgica (XSGO:ELECMETAL) has a Gross Margin % of 21.71% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cia Electro Metalurgica and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.42. Over the past decade, Cia Electro Metalurgica's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.55 to 26.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Cia Electro Metalurgica ranks #161 out of 596 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 27%.
Is Cia Electro Metalurgica's Gross Margin % too high?
Cia Electro Metalurgica's current Gross Margin % of 21.71% is near median its 10-year median of 22.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.55 to a high of 26.12. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.67. Cia Electro Metalurgica's value of 21.71% is 71.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cia Electro Metalurgica ranks #161 out of 596 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cia Electro Metalurgica has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cia Electro Metalurgica's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Cia Electro Metalurgica ranks #161 out of 596 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Cia Electro Metalurgica in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.67. Cia Electro Metalurgica's value of 21.71% is 71.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Cia Electro Metalurgica's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.55 to 26.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.42 vs. the industry median of 12.67, Cia Electro Metalurgica 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.67, based on 596 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. Cia Electro Metalurgica's current Gross Margin % of 21.71% is 71.4% 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 Cia Electro Metalurgica and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cia Electro Metalurgica's current Gross Margin % is 21.71%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cia Electro Metalurgica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cia Electro Metalurgica (XSGO:ELECMETAL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP8,090.76, compared to a current price of CLP16,000.00 — trading 97.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.71%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.42 and 71.4% above the Steel industry median of 12.67. Cia Electro Metalurgica's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 7 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 Cia Electro Metalurgica (XSGO:ELECMETAL), the current Gross Margin % is 21.71% 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 Cia Electro Metalurgica (XSGO:ELECMETAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cia Electro Metalurgica stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CLP16,000.00 is trading 97.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CLP8,090.76.
GuruFocus considers Cia Electro Metalurgica to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:ELECMETAL:
Gross Margin %: 21.71% (near median its 10-year median of 22.42)
GF Value™: CLP8,090.76 vs. price of CLP16,000.00 (97.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71.4% above the Steel median (#161 of 596)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:ELECMETAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cia Electro Metalurgica SA is a supplier of integrated wear solutions for mining, construction, and industry. The company has diversified its operations into the following segments, being Metallurgical, Glass Containers, Wines, Media, Electric Generation, Investments, and Others. The metallurgical segment which generates maximum revenue for the company engages in the manufacturing and marketing of wear parts for crushing, grinding, and earthworks for mining and other industries. The Glass Containers segment is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of glass containers for wine, beers, soft drinks, liquors, food, and laboratories. The Wine segment produces and markets wines and spirits. The Communication segment includes written press and editorials.
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