LIM:ATACOAC1's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 76.27% of 729
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.15
vs LIM:ATACOAC1: 51.94
Nexa Resources AtacochaA had a gross margin of 53.21% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nexa Resources AtacochaA was 47.50% per year.
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
Nexa Resources AtacochaA had a gross margin of 53.21% 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.
Nexa Resources AtacochaA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nexa Resources AtacochaA 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.
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Nexa Resources AtacochaA'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.
Nexa Resources AtacochaA Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Nexa Resources AtacochaA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nexa Resources AtacochaA'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.
Nexa Resources AtacochaA (LIM:ATACOAC1) has a Gross Margin % of 53.21% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nexa Resources AtacochaA and its competitors. This is 79% above median its historical median of 29.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Nexa Resources AtacochaA ranks #173 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 23.7%.
Is Nexa Resources AtacochaA's Gross Margin % too high?
Nexa Resources AtacochaA's current Gross Margin % of 53.21% is 79% above median its 10-year median of 29.76. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.15. Nexa Resources AtacochaA's value of 53.21% is 103.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nexa Resources AtacochaA ranks #173 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nexa Resources AtacochaA has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nexa Resources AtacochaA's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Nexa Resources AtacochaA ranks #173 out of 729 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Nexa Resources AtacochaA in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.15. Nexa Resources AtacochaA's value of 53.21% is 103.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 29.76 vs. the industry median of 26.15, Nexa Resources AtacochaA 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 26.15, based on 729 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. Nexa Resources AtacochaA's current Gross Margin % of 53.21% is 103.5% 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 Nexa Resources AtacochaA and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nexa Resources AtacochaA's current Gross Margin % is 53.21%, which is 79% above median its own 10-year median of 29.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nexa Resources AtacochaA stock overvalued right now?
Nexa Resources AtacochaA (LIM:ATACOAC1) has a current Gross Margin % of 53.21%. The stock's GF Value™ is S/.0.05, compared to a current price of S/.0.50 — trading 898% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 53.21%, which is 79% above median its 10-year median of 29.76 and 103.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.15. Nexa Resources AtacochaA's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Nexa Resources AtacochaA (LIM:ATACOAC1), the current Gross Margin % is 53.21% 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 Nexa Resources AtacochaA (LIM:ATACOAC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nexa Resources AtacochaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S/.0.50 is trading 898% above its estimated GF Value™ of S/.0.05.
Key valuation signals for LIM:ATACOAC1:
Gross Margin %: 53.21% (79% above median its 10-year median of 29.76)
GF Value™: S/.0.05 vs. price of S/.0.50 (898% above fair value)
Industry Position: 103.5% above the Metals & Mining median (#173 of 729)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:ATACOAC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nexa Resources Atacocha SAA is engaged in the exploration, exploitation, production and commercialization of concentrates of zinc, copper and lead, the last two with gold and silver contents. It has two reportable segments: mining and smelting. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue form Peru.
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