Yancoal AustraliaYACAF -4.91%65 Gross Margin % is 71.57% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 78.20. GuruFocus rates YACAF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 124 Other Energy Sources companies, Yancoal Australia ranks better than 95.97% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yancoal Australia's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
YACAF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 66.34 Med: 78.2 Max: 89.38
Current: 76.15
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Yancoal Australia was 89.38%. The lowest was 66.34%. And the median was 78.20%.
YACAF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 95.97% of 124
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 18.775
vs YACAF: 76.15
Yancoal Australia had a gross margin of 71.57% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Yancoal Australia was 0.30% per year.
Yancoal Australia (OTCPK:YACAF) 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
Yancoal Australia had a gross margin of 71.57% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Yancoal Australia Gross Margin % Related Terms
Yancoal Australia Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yancoal Australia'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.
Yancoal Australia Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Yancoal Australia'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.
Yancoal Australia Gross Margin % vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Yancoal Australia's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yancoal Australia'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.
Yancoal Australia (YACAF) has a Gross Margin % of 71.57% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Yancoal Australia and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 78.20. Over the past decade, Yancoal Australia's Gross Margin % has ranged from 66.34 to 89.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #5 out of 124 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is Yancoal Australia's Gross Margin % too high?
Yancoal Australia's current Gross Margin % of 71.57% is near median its 10-year median of 78.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 66.34 to a high of 89.38. The Other Energy Sources industry median Gross Margin % is 18.78. Yancoal Australia's value of 71.57% is 281.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #5 out of 124 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Yancoal Australia has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yancoal Australia's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #5 out of 124 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Yancoal Australia in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 18.78. Yancoal Australia's value of 71.57% is 281.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Yancoal Australia's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 66.34 to 89.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 78.20 vs. the industry median of 18.78, Yancoal Australia 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median Gross Margin % among Other Energy Sources companies is 18.78, based on 124 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. Yancoal Australia's current Gross Margin % of 71.57% is 281.2% 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 Yancoal Australia and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Gross Margin % is 18.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yancoal Australia's current Gross Margin % is 71.57%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 78.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yancoal Australia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yancoal Australia (YACAF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.35, compared to a current price of $3.87 — trading 15.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 71.57%, which is near median its 10-year median of 78.20 and 281.2% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 18.78. Yancoal Australia's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Yancoal Australia (YACAF), the current Gross Margin % is 71.57% 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 Yancoal Australia (YACAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yancoal Australia stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.87 is trading 15.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.35.
GuruFocus considers Yancoal Australia to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for YACAF:
Gross Margin %: 71.57% (near median its 10-year median of 78.20)
GF Value™: $3.35 vs. price of $3.87 (15.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 281.2% above the Other Energy Sources median (#5 of 124)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YACAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yancoal Australia Ltd is involved in identifying, developing, and operating coal-related projects in Australia. It has a diversified product mix of metallurgical and thermal coal mines in New South Wales and Queensland. The company generates maximum revenue from the New South Wales segment. It operates coal mines in the Hunter Valley, Moolarben, Mount Thorley Warkworth, Ashton and Stratford Duralie, Yarrabee and Middlemoun. The company's geographical markets include Japan, Singapore, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, and other countries.
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