Volcan Compania MineraALIM:VOLCABC1 +2.44%28 Net Margin % is 19.89% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1430% above its 10-year median of 1.30. GuruFocus rates LIM:VOLCABC1 with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of S/.0.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 842 Metals & Mining companies, Volcan Compania MineraA ranks better than 76.37% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Volcan Compania MineraA's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:VOLCABC1'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -54.75 Med: 1.3 Max: 19.45
Current: 19.45
LIM:VOLCABC1's Net Margin % is ranked better than 76.37% of 842
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 3.415
vs LIM:VOLCABC1: 19.45
Volcan Compania MineraA (LIM:VOLCABC1) 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.
Volcan Compania MineraA Net Margin % Related Terms
Volcan Compania MineraA 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.
Volcan Compania MineraA Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Volcan Compania MineraA'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.
Volcan Compania MineraA Net Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Volcan Compania MineraA's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Volcan Compania MineraA'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.
Volcan Compania MineraA (LIM:VOLCABC1) has a Net Margin % of 19.89% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Volcan Compania MineraA and its competitors. This is 1430% above median its historical median of 1.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Volcan Compania MineraA ranks #199 out of 842 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Volcan Compania MineraA's Net Margin % too high?
Volcan Compania MineraA's current Net Margin % of 19.89% is 1430% above median its 10-year median of 1.30. The Metals & Mining industry median Net Margin % is 3.42. Volcan Compania MineraA's value of 19.89% is 482.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Volcan Compania MineraA ranks #199 out of 842 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Volcan Compania MineraA has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volcan Compania MineraA's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Volcan Compania MineraA ranks #199 out of 842 companies for Net Margin %. This places Volcan Compania MineraA in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.42. Volcan Compania MineraA's value of 19.89% is 482.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.30 vs. the industry median of 3.42, Volcan Compania MineraA 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 3.42, based on 842 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. Volcan Compania MineraA's current Net Margin % of 19.89% is 482.4% 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 Volcan Compania MineraA and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Volcan Compania MineraA's current Net Margin % is 19.89%, which is 1430% above median its own 10-year median of 1.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volcan Compania MineraA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volcan Compania MineraA (LIM:VOLCABC1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S/.0.36, compared to a current price of S/.0.84 — trading 133.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 19.89%, which is 1430% above median its 10-year median of 1.30 and 482.4% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 3.42. Volcan Compania MineraA's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 6 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 Volcan Compania MineraA (LIM:VOLCABC1), the current Net Margin % is 19.89% 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 Volcan Compania MineraA (LIM:VOLCABC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volcan Compania MineraA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S/.0.84 is trading 133.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of S/.0.36.
GuruFocus considers Volcan Compania MineraA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:VOLCABC1:
Net Margin %: 19.89% (1430% above median its 10-year median of 1.30)
GF Value™: S/.0.36 vs. price of S/.0.84 (133.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 482.4% above the Metals & Mining median (#199 of 842)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:VOLCABC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Volcan Compania Minera SAA is a Peruvian mining company. All of its operations are located in the central mountains of the Peruvian Andes, which include operating units such as Yauli, Chungar, Alpamarca, and Cerro de Pasco. These four operating units include a total of 10 mines, seven concentrator plants, and an oxide leaching plant. Zinc constitutes the contribution to consolidated revenue, and with silver, makes up the vast majority of sales. In addition to the zinc and silver business, the company also mines lead, copper, and gold.
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