Volcan Compania MineraAXMAD:XVOLB +0.91%47 Gross Margin % is 46.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 28.60. GuruFocus rates XMAD:XVOLB with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 729 Metals & Mining companies, Volcan Compania MineraA ranks better than 64.2% on this metric.
XMAD:XVOLB's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 64.2% of 729
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.2
vs XMAD:XVOLB: 40.29
Volcan Compania MineraA had a gross margin of 46.27% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Volcan Compania MineraA was 35.40% per year.
Volcan Compania MineraA (XMAD:XVOLB) 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
Volcan Compania MineraA had a gross margin of 46.27% 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.
Volcan Compania MineraA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Volcan Compania MineraA 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.
Volcan Compania MineraA Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Volcan Compania MineraA'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.
Volcan Compania MineraA Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Volcan Compania MineraA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Volcan Compania MineraA'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.
Volcan Compania MineraA (XMAD:XVOLB) has a Gross Margin % of 46.27% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Volcan Compania MineraA and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 28.60. Over the past decade, Volcan Compania MineraA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.15 to 40.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Volcan Compania MineraA ranks #261 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is Volcan Compania MineraA's Gross Margin % too high?
Volcan Compania MineraA's current Gross Margin % of 46.27% is 62% above median its 10-year median of 28.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.15 to a high of 40.29. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Volcan Compania MineraA's value of 46.27% is 76.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Volcan Compania MineraA ranks #261 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Volcan Compania MineraA has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volcan Compania MineraA's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Volcan Compania MineraA ranks #261 out of 729 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Volcan Compania MineraA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Volcan Compania MineraA's value of 46.27% is 76.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Volcan Compania MineraA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.15 to 40.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.60 vs. the industry median of 26.20, Volcan Compania MineraA 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 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. Volcan Compania MineraA's current Gross Margin % of 46.27% is 76.6% 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 Volcan Compania MineraA 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. Volcan Compania MineraA's current Gross Margin % is 46.27%, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 28.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volcan Compania MineraA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volcan Compania MineraA (XMAD:XVOLB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.09, compared to a current price of €0.22 — trading 146.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 46.27%, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 28.60 and 76.6% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.20. Volcan Compania MineraA's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 6 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 Volcan Compania MineraA (XMAD:XVOLB), the current Gross Margin % is 46.27% 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 Volcan Compania MineraA (XMAD:XVOLB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volcan Compania MineraA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.22 is trading 146.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.09.
GuruFocus considers Volcan Compania MineraA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XMAD:XVOLB:
Gross Margin %: 46.27% (62% above median its 10-year median of 28.60)
GF Value™: €0.09 vs. price of €0.22 (146.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 76.6% above the Metals & Mining median (#261 of 729)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XMAD:XVOLB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Volcan Compania Minera SAA is a Peruvian mining company. All of its operations are located in the central mountains of the Peruvian Andes, which include operating units such as Yauli, Chungar, Alpamarca, and Cerro de Pasco. These four operating units include a total of 10 mines, seven concentrator plants, and an oxide leaching plant. Zinc constitutes the contribution to consolidated revenue, and with silver, makes up the vast majority of sales. In addition to the zinc and silver business, the company also mines lead, copper, and gold.
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