Polyus PJSCMIC:PLZL -0.40%100 Gross Margin % is 70.86% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 66.73. GuruFocus rates MIC:PLZL with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of ₽23,710.43 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 727 Metals & Mining companies, Polyus PJSC ranks better than 90.37% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Polyus PJSC's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₽283,642 Mil. Polyus PJSC's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was ₽400,263 Mil. Therefore, Polyus PJSC's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 70.86%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Polyus PJSC's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIC:PLZL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 57.82 Med: 66.73 Max: 75.72
Current: 70.84
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Polyus PJSC was 75.72%. The lowest was 57.82%. And the median was 66.73%.
MIC:PLZL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 90.37% of 727
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.2
vs MIC:PLZL: 70.84
Polyus PJSC had a gross margin of 70.86% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Polyus PJSC was 1.20% per year.
Polyus PJSC (MIC:PLZL) 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
Polyus PJSC had a gross margin of 70.86% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Polyus PJSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Polyus PJSC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Polyus PJSC'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.
MIC:PLZL vs NEM, AU, RGLD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Polyus PJSC'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.
Polyus PJSC Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Polyus PJSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Polyus PJSC'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.
Polyus PJSC (MIC:PLZL) has a Gross Margin % of 70.86% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Polyus PJSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 66.73. Over the past decade, Polyus PJSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 57.82 to 75.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Polyus PJSC ranks #70 out of 727 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 9.6%.
Is Polyus PJSC's Gross Margin % too high?
Polyus PJSC's current Gross Margin % of 70.86% is near median its 10-year median of 66.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.82 to a high of 75.72. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Polyus PJSC's value of 70.86% is 170.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Polyus PJSC ranks #70 out of 727 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Polyus PJSC has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polyus PJSC's Gross Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Polyus PJSC ranks #70 out of 727 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Polyus PJSC in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Polyus PJSC's value of 70.86% is 170.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Polyus PJSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 57.82 to 75.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 66.73 vs. the industry median of 26.20, Polyus PJSC 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 727 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. Polyus PJSC's current Gross Margin % of 70.86% is 170.5% 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 Polyus PJSC 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. Polyus PJSC's current Gross Margin % is 70.86%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 66.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Polyus PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polyus PJSC (MIC:PLZL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₽23,710.43, compared to a current price of ₽1,924.40 — trading 91.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 70.86%, which is near median its 10-year median of 66.73 and 170.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.20. Polyus PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 4 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 Polyus PJSC (MIC:PLZL), the current Gross Margin % is 70.86% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Polyus PJSC (MIC:PLZL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polyus PJSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₽1,924.40 is trading 91.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₽23,710.43.
GuruFocus considers Polyus PJSC to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MIC:PLZL:
Gross Margin %: 70.86% (near median its 10-year median of 66.73)
GF Value™: ₽23,710.43 vs. price of ₽1,924.40 (91.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 170.5% above the Metals & Mining median (#70 of 727)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIC:PLZL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Polyus PJSC and its subsidiaries are engaged in the extraction, refining, and sale of gold. The mining and processing facilities of the company are in the Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Magadan regions, and the Sakha Republic of the Russian Federation. The operating business segments are the Olimpiada business unit, the Blagodatnoye business unit, the Natalka business unit, the Verninskoye business unit, the Kuranakh business unit, the Exploration business unit, the Sukhoi Log business unit, and others.
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