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Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio (BSP:CBAV3) Gross Profit 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
Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio had a gross margin of 21.87% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio Gross Profit Related Terms
Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio Gross Profit 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.
Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio Gross Profit Chart
BSP:CBAV3 vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.
Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio Gross Profit vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R$1,275 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio (BSP:CBAV3) has a Gross Profit of R$1,275 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio and its competitors.
Is Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio's Gross Profit too high?
Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio's current Gross Profit is R$1,275 Mil. Overall, Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio's Gross Profit compare to AA and CENX?
Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio's Gross Profit of R$1,275 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio and its competitors. Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio's current Gross Profit is R$1,275 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio (BSP:CBAV3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$5.89, compared to a current price of R$11.18 — trading 89.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is R$1,275 Mil. Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio (BSP:CBAV3), the current Gross Profit is R$1,275 Mil as of Jun. 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 Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio (BSP:CBAV3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$11.18 is trading 89.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$5.89.
GuruFocus considers Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:CBAV3:
Gross Profit: R$1,275 Mil
GF Value™: R$5.89 vs. price of R$11.18 (89.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:CBAV3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio SA is engaged in the exploration of bauxite mining in Brazil, producing and/or trading bauxite, alumina, primary aluminum, and semi-fabricated products in Brazil and abroad. The Company has a wide product range, such as ingots, billets, plates, coils, foil, and extruded products. The company has three operating segments; the Aluminum segment comprises the operations of the aluminum production chain, from bauxite mining to the production of primary and downstream products, the Energy segment; Comprises the sale of surplus energy to the market, and others segment.
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