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Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC (BUE:ALUA) 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.
Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC Net Margin % Related Terms
Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC Net 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.
BUE:ALUA vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC'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.
Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC Net Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC'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.
Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC (BUE:ALUA) has a Net Margin % of 20.23% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC and its competitors. This is 97% above median its historical median of 10.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC ranks #387 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 45.9%.
Is Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's Net Margin % too high?
Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's current Net Margin % of 20.23% is 97% above median its 10-year median of 10.29. The Metals & Mining industry median Net Margin % is 3.99. Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's value of 20.23% is 407% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC ranks #387 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's Net Margin % compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC ranks #387 out of 843 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.99. Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's value of 20.23% is 407% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.29 vs. the industry median of 3.99, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median Net Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 3.99, based on 843 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. Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's current Net Margin % of 20.23% is 407% 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 Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's current Net Margin % is 20.23%, which is 97% above median its own 10-year median of 10.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC (BUE:ALUA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS1,047.62, compared to a current price of ARS898.00 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 20.23%, which is 97% above median its 10-year median of 10.29 and 407% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 3.99. Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 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 Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC (BUE:ALUA), the current Net Margin % is 20.23% 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 Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC (BUE:ALUA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ARS898.00 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS1,047.62.
GuruFocus considers Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:ALUA:
Net Margin %: 20.23% (97% above median its 10-year median of 10.29)
GF Value™: ARS1,047.62 vs. price of ARS898.00 (14.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 407% above the Metals & Mining median (#387 of 843)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:ALUA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aluar Aluminio Argentino SAIC is an Argentina based company engaged in manufacturing aluminum and aluminum products. It is used for aerospace, electrical component, construction, and transportation industries. The company offers rolling and alloy ingots, extrusion billets, rods, beams and zinc sows, among others. It also offers integrated solutions for engineering, manufacturing, construction, assembly and industrial services projects.
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