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Aura MineralsHAM:A531 +0.58%62 Gross Margin % is 59.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 92% above its 10-year median of 31.12. GuruFocus rates HAM:A531 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €23.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 731 Metals & Mining companies, Aura Minerals ranks better than 84.82% on this metric.
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
Aura Minerals had a gross margin of 59.81% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Aura Minerals Gross Margin % Related Terms
Aura Minerals Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aura Minerals'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.
HAM:A531 vs HYMC, GROY, DC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Aura Minerals'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.
Aura Minerals Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Aura Minerals's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aura Minerals'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.
Aura Minerals (HAM:A531) has a Gross Margin % of 59.81% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aura Minerals and its competitors. This is 92% above median its historical median of 31.12. Over the past decade, Aura Minerals' Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.95 to 59.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Aura Minerals ranks #111 out of 731 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 15.2%.
Is Aura Minerals' Gross Margin % too high?
Aura Minerals' current Gross Margin % of 59.81% is 92% above median its 10-year median of 31.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.95 to a high of 59.98. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Aura Minerals' value of 59.81% is 128.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aura Minerals ranks #111 out of 731 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aura Minerals has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aura Minerals' Gross Margin % compare to HYMC and GROY?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Aura Minerals ranks #111 out of 731 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Aura Minerals in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Aura Minerals' value of 59.81% is 128.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Aura Minerals' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.95 to 59.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.12 vs. the industry median of 26.20, Aura Minerals 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Gross Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 26.20, based on 731 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. Aura Minerals's current Gross Margin % of 59.81% is 128.3% 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 Aura Minerals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aura Minerals's current Gross Margin % is 59.81%, which is 92% above median its own 10-year median of 31.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aura Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aura Minerals (HAM:A531) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.90, compared to a current price of €48.86 — trading 104.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 59.81%, which is 92% above median its 10-year median of 31.12 and 128.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.20. Aura Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aura Minerals (HAM:A531), the current Gross Margin % is 59.81% as of Mar. 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 Aura Minerals (HAM:A531) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aura Minerals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €48.86 is trading 104.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €23.90.
GuruFocus considers Aura Minerals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:A531:
Gross Margin %: 59.81% (92% above median its 10-year median of 31.12)
GF Value™: €23.90 vs. price of €48.86 (104.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 128.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#111 of 731)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:A531 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aura Minerals Inc is a mid-tier gold and copper production company focused on the development and operation of gold and base metal projects in the Americas. The company's operating segments include: Minosa Mine, Apoena Mine, the Aranzazu Mine, Almas Mine, Borborema Mine and Serra Grande Mine. It derives maximum revenue from Aranzazu Mine. The company's growth projects include: Matupa in Brazil, and Era Dorada in Guatemala. whereas its exploration projects include: Carajas, in Brazil, and Tolda Fria in Colombia.
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