Boliden ABMEX:BOLIN 69 Gross Margin % is 20.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 18.85. GuruFocus rates MEX:BOLIN with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN990.31 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 730 Metals & Mining companies, Boliden AB ranks worse than 61.23% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Boliden AB's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN10,879 Mil. Boliden AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN53,847 Mil. Therefore, Boliden AB's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.20%.
Warning Sign:
Boliden AB gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Boliden AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:BOLIN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.67 Med: 18.85 Max: 21.29
Current: 17.65
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Boliden AB was 21.29%. The lowest was 13.67%. And the median was 18.85%.
MEX:BOLIN's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 61.23% of 730
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.045
vs MEX:BOLIN: 17.65
Boliden AB had a gross margin of 20.20% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Boliden AB was -5.20% per year.
Boliden AB (MEX:BOLIN) 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
Boliden AB had a gross margin of 20.20% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Boliden AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Boliden AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Boliden AB'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.
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Boliden AB'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.
Boliden AB Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Boliden AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Boliden AB'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.
Boliden AB (MEX:BOLIN) has a Gross Margin % of 20.20% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Boliden AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.85. Over the past decade, Boliden AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.67 to 21.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Boliden AB ranks #447 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 61.2%.
Is Boliden AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Boliden AB's current Gross Margin % of 20.20% is near median its 10-year median of 18.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.67 to a high of 21.29. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.05. Boliden AB's value of 20.20% is 22.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Boliden AB ranks #447 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Boliden AB has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Boliden AB's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Boliden AB ranks #447 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Boliden AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.05. Boliden AB's value of 20.20% is 22.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Boliden AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.67 to 21.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.85 vs. the industry median of 26.05, Boliden AB has consistently been below 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. Boliden AB's current Gross Margin % of 20.20% is 22.4% below 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 Boliden AB 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. Boliden AB's current Gross Margin % is 20.20%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Boliden AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boliden AB (MEX:BOLIN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN990.31, compared to a current price of MXN953.33 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.20%, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.85 and 22.4% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.05. Boliden AB's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 Boliden AB (MEX:BOLIN), the current Gross Margin % is 20.20% 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 Boliden AB (MEX:BOLIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Boliden AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN953.33 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN990.31.
GuruFocus considers Boliden AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:BOLIN:
Gross Margin %: 20.20% (near median its 10-year median of 18.85)
GF Value™: MXN990.31 vs. price of MXN953.33 (3.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.4% below the Metals & Mining median (#447 of 730)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:BOLIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Boliden AB operates Mines and smelters in Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Ireland. The company processes zinc, copper, gold, silver and other metals and is engaged in exploration, mining, smelting, and metals recycling. The company has two operating segments: the business area smelters and the business area mines. The business area mines division comprises mining areas: Aitik, the Boliden Area, and Garpenberg in Sweden; Kevitsa in Finland; and the Tara mine in Ireland. It includes both underground mines and open-pit mines. The company generates maximum revenue from the Business area Smelters segment.
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