United Co RUSAL International PJSC (MIC:RUAL) 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
United Co RUSAL International PJSC had a gross margin of 15.74% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
United Co RUSAL International PJSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
United Co RUSAL International PJSC 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.
United Co RUSAL International PJSC Gross Margin % Chart
MIC:RUAL vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, United Co RUSAL International 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.
United Co RUSAL International PJSC Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, United Co RUSAL International PJSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Co RUSAL International 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.
United Co RUSAL International PJSC (MIC:RUAL) has a Gross Margin % of 15.74% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on United Co RUSAL International PJSC and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 23.14. Over the past decade, United Co RUSAL International PJSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.48 to 31.02. According to the industry distribution chart, United Co RUSAL International PJSC ranks #454 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 62.2%.
Is United Co RUSAL International PJSC's Gross Margin % too high?
United Co RUSAL International PJSC's current Gross Margin % of 15.74% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 23.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.48 to a high of 31.02. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. United Co RUSAL International PJSC's value of 15.74% is 39.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Co RUSAL International PJSC ranks #454 out of 730 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, United Co RUSAL International PJSC has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Co RUSAL International PJSC's Gross Margin % compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, United Co RUSAL International PJSC ranks #454 out of 730 companies for Gross Margin %. This places United Co RUSAL International PJSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. United Co RUSAL International PJSC's value of 15.74% is 39.9% below this benchmark. Historically, United Co RUSAL International PJSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.48 to 31.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.14 vs. the industry median of 26.18, United Co RUSAL International PJSC 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 26.18, 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. United Co RUSAL International PJSC's current Gross Margin % of 15.74% is 39.9% 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 United Co RUSAL International PJSC and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Co RUSAL International PJSC's current Gross Margin % is 15.74%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 23.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Co RUSAL International PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Co RUSAL International PJSC (MIC:RUAL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₽38.17, compared to a current price of ₽27.37 — trading 28.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.74%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 23.14 and 39.9% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.18. United Co RUSAL International PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 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 United Co RUSAL International PJSC (MIC:RUAL), the current Gross Margin % is 15.74% 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 United Co RUSAL International PJSC (MIC:RUAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Co RUSAL International PJSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₽27.37 is trading 28.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₽38.17.
GuruFocus considers United Co RUSAL International PJSC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MIC:RUAL:
Gross Margin %: 15.74% (32% below median its 10-year median of 23.14)
GF Value™: ₽38.17 vs. price of ₽27.37 (28.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.9% below the Metals & Mining median (#454 of 730)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIC:RUAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Co RUSAL International PJSC Business Description
United Co RUSAL International PJSC produces aluminium and aluminium products. Its products are primary aluminium, aluminium alloys, high-purity aluminium, wire rod, foil and packaging, aluminium powder, bauxite and alumina, silicon, gallium, corundum, and aluminium protectors. The Aluminium segment is a key revenue driver and covers the production and sale of primary aluminium and related products. Alumina segment encompasses the mining and refining of bauxite into alumina and the sale of alumina. The Energy segment comprises mining and sale of coal and generation and transmission of electricity produced from various sources. The mining and metals segment consists of equity investments in Norilsk Nickel. It has four segments Aluminium, Alumina, Energy and Mining, and Metals.
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