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Keras ResourcesLSE:KRS Net Margin % is -72.05% as of Jun. 2025. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 844 Metals & Mining companies, Keras Resources ranks worse than 76.07% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Keras Resources's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was £-0.30 Mil. Keras Resources's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was £0.42 Mil. Therefore, Keras Resources's net margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -72.05%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Keras Resources's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:KRS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -108.25 Med: -67.29 Max: -51.86
Current: -62.99
LSE:KRS's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 76.07% of 844
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 3.43
vs LSE:KRS: -62.99
Keras Resources (LSE:KRS) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Keras Resources Net Margin % Related Terms
Keras Resources Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Keras Resources's Net 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.
Keras Resources Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Keras Resources's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Keras Resources Net Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Keras Resources's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Keras Resources's Net 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.
Keras Resources (LSE:KRS) has a Net Margin % of -72.05% as of Jun. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Keras Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Keras Resources ranks #642 out of 844 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 76.1%.
Is Keras Resources' Net Margin % too high?
Keras Resources' current Net Margin % is -72.05%. Based on the distribution chart, Keras Resources ranks #642 out of 844 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Keras Resources' Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Keras Resources ranks #642 out of 844 companies for Net Margin %. This places Keras Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.43. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Net Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 3.43, based on 844 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Keras Resources and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Keras Resources's current Net Margin % is -72.05%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keras Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keras Resources (LSE:KRS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.04, compared to a current price of £0.01 — trading 65% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is -72.05%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Keras Resources (LSE:KRS), the current Net Margin % is -72.05% as of Jun. 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.
Keras Resources PLC is engaged in exploration and mining. The company is principally engaged in the business of manganese and cobalt exploration and development in West Africa. The company's main projects are the Nayega manganese project, the Diamond Creek Phosphate mine, and the Carbon Market. The operation produces a variety of organic phosphate products directly for the United States fertilizer market. The operating segments of the company are Maganese, Phosphate, and others. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
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