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Valterra PlatinumLSE:VALT +1.37%78 Net Margin % is 26.41% as of Jun. 2026, which is 122% above its 10-year median of 11.87. GuruFocus rates LSE:VALT with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of £42.67 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, Valterra Platinum ranks better than 80.5% on this metric.
Valterra Platinum (LSE:VALT) 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.
Valterra Platinum Net Margin % Related Terms
Valterra Platinum Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Valterra Platinum'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, Valterra Platinum'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.
Valterra Platinum Net Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Valterra Platinum's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valterra Platinum'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.
Valterra Platinum (LSE:VALT) has a Net Margin % of 26.41% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Valterra Platinum and its competitors. This is 122% above median its historical median of 11.87. Over the past decade, Valterra Platinum's Net Margin % has ranged from 1.02 to 36.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Valterra Platinum ranks #164 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 19.5%.
Is Valterra Platinum's Net Margin % too high?
Valterra Platinum's current Net Margin % of 26.41% is 122% above median its 10-year median of 11.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.02 to a high of 36.81. The Metals & Mining industry median Net Margin % is 3.49. Valterra Platinum's value of 26.41% is 656.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valterra Platinum ranks #164 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Valterra Platinum has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valterra Platinum's Net Margin % compare to HL and SIND?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Valterra Platinum ranks #164 out of 841 companies for Net Margin %. This places Valterra Platinum in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.49. Valterra Platinum's value of 26.41% is 656.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Valterra Platinum's own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.02 to 36.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.87 vs. the industry median of 3.49, Valterra Platinum 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 3.49, based on 841 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. Valterra Platinum's current Net Margin % of 26.41% is 656.7% 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 Valterra Platinum and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valterra Platinum's current Net Margin % is 26.41%, which is 122% above median its own 10-year median of 11.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valterra Platinum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valterra Platinum (LSE:VALT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £42.67, compared to a current price of £55.65 — trading 30.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 26.41%, which is 122% above median its 10-year median of 11.87 and 656.7% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 3.49. Valterra Platinum'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 Valterra Platinum (LSE:VALT), the current Net Margin % is 26.41% as of Jun. 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 Valterra Platinum (LSE:VALT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valterra Platinum stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £55.65 is trading 30.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £42.67.
GuruFocus considers Valterra Platinum to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:VALT:
Net Margin %: 26.41% (122% above median its 10-year median of 11.87)
GF Value™: £42.67 vs. price of £55.65 (30.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 656.7% above the Metals & Mining median (#164 of 841)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:VALT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Valterra Platinum Ltd supplies platinum group metals (PGMs). It provides services across the value chain, including mining, recycling, and trading of metals. Its products include PGMs such as platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, and ruthenium; base metals such as copper, nickel, cobalt sulphate, and chrome; and other by-products such as gold and sodium sulphate, with operations across different stages of production. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the sale of Platinum. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from Japan.
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