FresnilloCHIX:FRESL -5.25%85 Net Margin % is 37.72% as of Dec. 2025, which is 144% above its 10-year median of 15.49. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FRESL with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of £12.58 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 843 Metals & Mining companies, Fresnillo ranks better than 85.65% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Fresnillo's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £740 Mil. Fresnillo's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £1,961 Mil. Therefore, Fresnillo's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 37.72%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fresnillo's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:FRESl'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.03 Med: 15.49 Max: 30.4
Current: 30.4
CHIX:FRESl's Net Margin % is ranked better than 85.65% of 843
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 3.41
vs CHIX:FRESl: 30.40
Fresnillo (CHIX:FRESl) 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.
Fresnillo Net Margin % Related Terms
Fresnillo Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fresnillo'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.
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Fresnillo'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.
Fresnillo Net Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Fresnillo's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fresnillo'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.
Fresnillo (CHIX:FRESL) has a Net Margin % of 37.72% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Fresnillo and its competitors. This is 144% above median its historical median of 15.49. Over the past decade, Fresnillo's Net Margin % has ranged from 4.03 to 30.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Fresnillo ranks #121 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 14.4%.
Is Fresnillo's Net Margin % too high?
Fresnillo's current Net Margin % of 37.72% is 144% above median its 10-year median of 15.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.03 to a high of 30.40. The Metals & Mining industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Fresnillo's value of 37.72% is 1006.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fresnillo ranks #121 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fresnillo has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fresnillo's Net Margin % compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Fresnillo ranks #121 out of 843 companies for Net Margin %. This places Fresnillo in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Fresnillo's value of 37.72% is 1006.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Fresnillo's own Net Margin % has ranged from 4.03 to 30.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.49 vs. the industry median of 3.41, Fresnillo 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 3.41, 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. Fresnillo's current Net Margin % of 37.72% is 1006.2% 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 Fresnillo and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fresnillo's current Net Margin % is 37.72%, which is 144% above median its own 10-year median of 15.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fresnillo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresnillo (CHIX:FRESL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £12.58, compared to a current price of £29.05 — trading 130.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 37.72%, which is 144% above median its 10-year median of 15.49 and 1006.2% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 3.41. Fresnillo's overall GF Score™ is 85/100. 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 Fresnillo (CHIX:FRESL), the current Net Margin % is 37.72% 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 Fresnillo (CHIX:FRESL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresnillo stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £29.05 is trading 130.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £12.58.
GuruFocus considers Fresnillo to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:FRESL:
Net Margin %: 37.72% (144% above median its 10-year median of 15.49)
GF Value™: £12.58 vs. price of £29.05 (130.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1006.2% above the Metals & Mining median (#121 of 843)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:FRESL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fresnillo PLC explores, develops, and produces silver and gold resources mainly in Mexico. The company's reportable segments comprise seven producing mines: the Fresnillo, Saucito, and Juanicipio underground silver mines located in Zacatecas; the Cienega underground silver-gold mine in Durango; the Herradura and Noche Buena surface gold mines in Sonora; and the San Julian underground silver-gold mine situated on the border of Chihuahua and Durango. Its mining operations involve both underground and open-pit mining methods, depending on the characteristics of each deposit.
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