Industrias PenolesB de CVIPOAF -5.29%82 Gross Margin % is 49.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 26.57. GuruFocus rates IPOAF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.52 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 730 Metals & Mining companies, Industrias PenolesB de CV ranks better than 66.85% on this metric.
Industrias PenolesB de CV (OTCPK:IPOAF) 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
Industrias PenolesB de CV had a gross margin of 49.24% 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.
Industrias PenolesB de CV Gross Margin % Related Terms
Industrias PenolesB de CV Gross Margin % 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.
Industrias PenolesB de CV Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Industrias PenolesB de CV'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.
Industrias PenolesB de CV Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Industrias PenolesB de CV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Industrias PenolesB de CV'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.
Industrias PenolesB de CV (IPOAF) has a Gross Margin % of 49.24% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Industrias PenolesB de CV and its competitors. This is 85% above median its historical median of 26.57. Over the past decade, Industrias PenolesB de CV's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.63 to 42.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Industrias PenolesB de CV ranks #242 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 33.2%.
Is Industrias PenolesB de CV's Gross Margin % too high?
Industrias PenolesB de CV's current Gross Margin % of 49.24% is 85% above median its 10-year median of 26.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.63 to a high of 42.51. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.05. Industrias PenolesB de CV's value of 49.24% is 89.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Industrias PenolesB de CV ranks #242 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Industrias PenolesB de CV has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Industrias PenolesB de CV's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Industrias PenolesB de CV ranks #242 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Industrias PenolesB de CV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.05. Industrias PenolesB de CV's value of 49.24% is 89.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Industrias PenolesB de CV's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.63 to 42.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.57 vs. the industry median of 26.05, Industrias PenolesB de CV 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 26.05, based on 730 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. Industrias PenolesB de CV's current Gross Margin % of 49.24% is 89.1% 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 Industrias PenolesB de CV and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Industrias PenolesB de CV's current Gross Margin % is 49.24%, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 26.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Industrias PenolesB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrias PenolesB de CV (IPOAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.52, compared to a current price of $42.62 — trading 54.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.24%, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 26.57 and 89.1% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.05. Industrias PenolesB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 82/100. 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 Industrias PenolesB de CV (IPOAF), the current Gross Margin % is 49.24% 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 Industrias PenolesB de CV (IPOAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrias PenolesB de CV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $42.62 is trading 54.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.52.
GuruFocus considers Industrias PenolesB de CV to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IPOAF:
Gross Margin %: 49.24% (85% above median its 10-year median of 26.57)
GF Value™: $27.52 vs. price of $42.62 (54.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 89.1% above the Metals & Mining median (#242 of 730)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IPOAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Industrias Penoles SAB de CV engages in the exploration, extraction, and sale of mineral concentrates and ores in Mexico, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, and internationally. It operates through Precious Metal, Base Metal, Metallurgical, and Other segments. The company is also involved in the smelting and refining of non-ferrous metals. It explores zinc, copper, gold, silver, bismuth deposits, and Others.
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