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West African Resources's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$675 Mil. West African Resources's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$973 Mil.
West African Resources (ASX:WAF) Gross Profit 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
West African Resources had a gross margin of 63.64% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
West African Resources Gross Profit Related Terms
West African Resources Gross Profit 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.
For the Gold subindustry, West African Resources's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.
West African Resources Gross Profit vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, West African Resources's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West African Resources's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$973 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
West African Resources (ASX:WAF) has a Gross Profit of A$973 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on West African Resources and its competitors.
Is West African Resources' Gross Profit too high?
West African Resources' current Gross Profit is A$973 Mil. Overall, West African Resources has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West African Resources' Gross Profit compare to NEM and AU?
West African Resources' Gross Profit of A$973 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on West African Resources and its competitors. West African Resources's current Gross Profit is A$973 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West African Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West African Resources (ASX:WAF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.68, compared to a current price of A$2.80 — trading 40.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is A$973 Mil. West African Resources' overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West African Resources (ASX:WAF), the current Gross Profit is A$973 Mil 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 West African Resources (ASX:WAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West African Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$2.80 is trading 40.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.68.
GuruFocus considers West African Resources to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:WAF:
Gross Profit: A$973 Mil
GF Value™: A$4.68 vs. price of A$2.80 (40.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:WAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
West African Resources Ltd is engaged in mineral exploration in Burkina Faso. It focuses on the development of the Sanbrado Gold Project. The Group's mineral portfolio also includes gold and copper-gold exploration permits in Burkina Faso. The operating segments of the Company that includes Mining Operations: comprise the Sanbrado Gold Project operation located in Burkina Faso. Construction and E&E segment comprises mines under construction andexploration and evaluation (E&E) projects in locations other than Sanbrado.
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