Yancoal AustraliaASX:YAL -1.72%78 Net Margin % is 8.85% as of Dec. 2025, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 15.55. GuruFocus rates ASX:YAL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of A$4.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 130 Other Energy Sources companies, Yancoal Australia ranks better than 62.31% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Yancoal Australia's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:YAL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.33 Med: 15.55 Max: 34.1
Current: 7.68
ASX:YAL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 62.31% of 130
companies
in the Other Energy Sources industry
Industry Median: 2.915
vs ASX:YAL: 7.68
Yancoal Australia (ASX:YAL) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Yancoal Australia Net Margin % Related Terms
Yancoal Australia Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yancoal Australia's Net 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.
Yancoal Australia Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Yancoal Australia's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Yancoal Australia Net Margin % vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Yancoal Australia's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yancoal Australia's Net 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.
Yancoal Australia (ASX:YAL) has a Net Margin % of 8.85% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Yancoal Australia and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 15.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #49 out of 130 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Yancoal Australia's Net Margin % too high?
Yancoal Australia's current Net Margin % of 8.85% is 43% below median its 10-year median of 15.55. The Other Energy Sources industry median Net Margin % is 2.92. Yancoal Australia's value of 8.85% is 203.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #49 out of 130 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yancoal Australia has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yancoal Australia's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #49 out of 130 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Yancoal Australia in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.92. Yancoal Australia's value of 8.85% is 203.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.55 vs. the industry median of 2.92, Yancoal Australia 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 Net Margin % for an Other Energy Sources company?
The median Net Margin % among Other Energy Sources companies is 2.92, based on 130 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Yancoal Australia's current Net Margin % of 8.85% is 203.6% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Yancoal Australia and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yancoal Australia's current Net Margin % is 8.85%, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 15.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yancoal Australia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yancoal Australia (ASX:YAL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.79, compared to a current price of A$5.73 — trading 19.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 8.85%, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 15.55 and 203.6% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 2.92. Yancoal Australia's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Yancoal Australia (ASX:YAL), the current Net Margin % is 8.85% 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 Yancoal Australia (ASX:YAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yancoal Australia stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$5.73 is trading 19.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.79.
GuruFocus considers Yancoal Australia to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:YAL:
Net Margin %: 8.85% (43% below median its 10-year median of 15.55)
GF Value™: A$4.79 vs. price of A$5.73 (19.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 203.6% above the Other Energy Sources median (#49 of 130)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:YAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yancoal Australia Ltd is involved in identifying, developing, and operating coal-related projects in Australia. It has a diversified product mix of metallurgical and thermal coal mines in New South Wales and Queensland. The company generates maximum revenue from the New South Wales segment. It operates coal mines in the Hunter Valley, Moolarben, Mount Thorley Warkworth, Ashton and Stratford Duralie, Yarrabee and Middlemoun. The company's geographical markets include Japan, Singapore, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, and other countries.
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