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Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA (FRA:MBU) 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
Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA had a gross margin of 58.68% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Gross Profit Related Terms
Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA 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.
Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Gross Profit Chart
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA'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.
Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA Gross Profit vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €884 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.
Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA (FRA:MBU) has a Gross Profit of €884 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA and its competitors.
Is Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Gross Profit too high?
Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's current Gross Profit is €884 Mil. Overall, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Gross Profit compare to HL and SIND?
Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's Gross Profit of €884 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 Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA and its competitors. Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's current Gross Profit is €884 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA (FRA:MBU) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €31.74, compared to a current price of €30.40 — trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is €884 Mil. Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA's overall GF Score™ is 74/100. 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 Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA (FRA:MBU), the current Gross Profit is €884 Mil 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 Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA (FRA:MBU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €30.40 is trading 4.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €31.74.
GuruFocus considers Compania De Minas BuenaventuraA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MBU:
Gross Profit: €884 Mil
GF Value™: €31.74 vs. price of €30.40 (4.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MBU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compania de Minas Buenaventura SAA is a Peruvian precious metals-producing company with experience in mine exploration, development, construction, and operation.
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