Mineral ResourcesMALRF 85 Net Margin % is 16.84% as of Dec. 2025, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 11.50. GuruFocus rates MALRF with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $50.67 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 843 Metals & Mining companies, Mineral Resources ranks better than 61.68% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mineral Resources's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MALRF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.21 Med: 11.5 Max: 47.24
Current: 7.82
MALRF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 61.68% of 843
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 3.41
vs MALRF: 7.82
Mineral Resources (OTCPK:MALRF) 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.
Mineral Resources Net Margin % Related Terms
Mineral Resources Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mineral Resources'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.
Mineral Resources Net Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Mineral Resources'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.
Mineral Resources Net Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Mineral Resources's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mineral Resources'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.
Mineral Resources (MALRF) has a Net Margin % of 16.84% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Mineral Resources and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 11.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Mineral Resources ranks #323 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 38.3%.
Is Mineral Resources' Net Margin % too high?
Mineral Resources' current Net Margin % of 16.84% is 46% above median its 10-year median of 11.50. The Metals & Mining industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Mineral Resources' value of 16.84% is 393.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mineral Resources ranks #323 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mineral Resources has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mineral Resources' Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Mineral Resources ranks #323 out of 843 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Mineral Resources in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Mineral Resources' value of 16.84% is 393.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.50 vs. the industry median of 3.41, Mineral Resources 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. Mineral Resources's current Net Margin % of 16.84% is 393.8% 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 Mineral Resources 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. Mineral Resources's current Net Margin % is 16.84%, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 11.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mineral Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mineral Resources (MALRF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $50.67, compared to a current price of $50.25 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 16.84%, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 11.50 and 393.8% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 3.41. Mineral Resources' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 12 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 Mineral Resources (MALRF), the current Net Margin % is 16.84% 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 Mineral Resources (MALRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mineral Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $50.25 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $50.67.
GuruFocus considers Mineral Resources to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MALRF:
Net Margin %: 16.84% (46% above median its 10-year median of 11.50)
GF Value™: $50.67 vs. price of $50.25 (0.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 393.8% above the Metals & Mining median (#323 of 843)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MALRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mineral Resources listed on the ASX in 2006 following the merger of three mining services businesses. The subsidiary companies were previously owned by managing director Chris Ellison, who remains a large shareholder despite selling down. Operations include iron ore and lithium mining, iron ore crushing and screening services for third parties, and engineering and construction for mining companies. Mining and contracting activity is focused in Western Australia.
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