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KGC Gross Margin Analysis

59.9%

Updated 118h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company retains after paying the direct costs of producing its gold, so a 59.9% margin means KGC keeps nearly 60 cents of every sales dollar.

Sector Performance

72th percentile

KGC

59.9%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.3%

Prior Period

57.8%(May 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company retains after paying the direct costs of producing its gold, so a 59.9% margin means KGC keeps nearly 60 cents of every sales dollar.

That figure places the company well above the sector median of 44.7%, sitting in the 72nd percentile among its peers. The trend direction over the last eight quarters is not available, but the year-over-year change is also not available; the quarter-over-quarter change shows a +3.6% improvement from the prior quarter’s 57.8%. The combination of an above-median gross margin with a recent upward move suggests a stable cost advantage that aligns with low operational risk, though the lack of longer-term trend data limits confidence in its durability. This metric does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict—while the margin is strong, the absence of a multi-quarter trend and the neutral rating imply other factors temper the positive signal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about KGC?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

Who are KGC's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: WHR (12.7%), JBHT (12.6%), DVN (12.1%), F (11.9%), LMT (11.5%).

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The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.