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Hindustan CopperNSE:HINDCOPPER +0.37%90 Gross Margin % is 87.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 106% above its 10-year median of 42.41. GuruFocus rates NSE:HINDCOPPER with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹508.90 (Fairly Valued). Among 731 Metals & Mining companies, Hindustan Copper ranks better than 95.76% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hindustan Copper's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:HINDCOPPER'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 42.41 Max: 88.59
Current: 88.59
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Hindustan Copper was 88.59%. The lowest was 0.29%. And the median was 42.41%.
NSE:HINDCOPPER's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 95.76% of 731
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.2
vs NSE:HINDCOPPER: 88.59
Hindustan Copper had a gross margin of 87.46% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hindustan Copper was 17.70% 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
Hindustan Copper had a gross margin of 87.46% 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.
Hindustan Copper Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hindustan Copper Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hindustan Copper'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.
NSE:HINDCOPPER vs SCCO, FCX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Hindustan Copper'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.
Hindustan Copper Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Hindustan Copper's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hindustan Copper'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.
Hindustan Copper (NSE:HINDCOPPER) has a Gross Margin % of 87.46% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hindustan Copper and its competitors. This is 106% above median its historical median of 42.41. Over the past decade, Hindustan Copper's Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.29 to 88.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Hindustan Copper ranks #31 out of 731 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 4.2%.
Is Hindustan Copper's Gross Margin % too high?
Hindustan Copper's current Gross Margin % of 87.46% is 106% above median its 10-year median of 42.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 88.59. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Hindustan Copper's value of 87.46% is 233.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hindustan Copper ranks #31 out of 731 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hindustan Copper has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hindustan Copper's Gross Margin % compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Hindustan Copper ranks #31 out of 731 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hindustan Copper in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Hindustan Copper's value of 87.46% is 233.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Hindustan Copper's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.29 to 88.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.41 vs. the industry median of 26.20, Hindustan Copper 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 731 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. Hindustan Copper's current Gross Margin % of 87.46% is 233.8% 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 Hindustan Copper 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. Hindustan Copper's current Gross Margin % is 87.46%, which is 106% above median its own 10-year median of 42.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hindustan Copper stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Copper (NSE:HINDCOPPER) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹508.90, compared to a current price of ₹486.15 — trading 4.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 87.46%, which is 106% above median its 10-year median of 42.41 and 233.8% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.20. Hindustan Copper's overall GF Score™ is 90/100. 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 Hindustan Copper (NSE:HINDCOPPER), the current Gross Margin % is 87.46% 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 Hindustan Copper (NSE:HINDCOPPER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hindustan Copper stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹486.15 is trading 4.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹508.90.
GuruFocus considers Hindustan Copper to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:HINDCOPPER:
Gross Margin %: 87.46% (106% above median its 10-year median of 42.41)
GF Value™: ₹508.90 vs. price of ₹486.15 (4.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 233.8% above the Metals & Mining median (#31 of 731)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:HINDCOPPER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hindustan Copper Ltd is a copper production company. It is engaged in the exploration, exploitation, and mining of copper and copper ore including beneficiation of minerals, smelting, and refining. The company's product portfolio includes continuous cast copper wire rods, copper cathodes, copper sulphate, sulphuric acid, anode slime, and others. The company is predominantly engaged in the business of manufacturing and sale of copper products. Geographically, it operates only in India.
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