The historical rank and industry rank for Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PHS:LC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -57.55 Med: -34.65 Max: 38.99
Current: 38.99
PHS:LC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 90.27% of 843
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 3.41
vs PHS:LC: 38.99
Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co (PHS:LC) 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.
Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co Net Margin % Related Terms
Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co 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.
For the Gold subindustry, Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co'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.
Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co Net Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co'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.
Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co (PHS:LC) has a Net Margin % of 53.37% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co ranks #82 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 9.7%.
Is Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co's Net Margin % too high?
Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co's current Net Margin % is 53.37%. The Metals & Mining industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co's value of 53.37% is 1465.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co ranks #82 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co's Net Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co ranks #82 out of 843 companies for Net Margin %. This places Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co's value of 53.37% is 1465.1% above this benchmark. 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. Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co's current Net Margin % of 53.37% is 1465.1% 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 Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co 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. Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co's current Net Margin % is 53.37%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co (PHS:LC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱0.18, compared to a current price of ₱0.18 — trading 1.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 53.37% and 1465.1% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 3.41. Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 3 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 Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co (PHS:LC), the current Net Margin % is 53.37% 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 Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co (PHS:LC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱0.18 is trading 1.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱0.18.
GuruFocus considers Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:LC:
Net Margin %: 53.37%
GF Value™: ₱0.18 vs. price of ₱0.18 (1.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1465.1% above the Metals & Mining median (#82 of 843)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:LC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co Business Description
Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co is engaged in the exploration and mining of gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc and all kinds of ores, metals, minerals, oil, gas and coal and their related by-products. The group is organized into three major operating segments Mining segment engages in exploration and mining of gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc and all kinds of ores, metals, minerals, oil, gas and coal and their related by-products.; Services segment derives its income from drilling, hauling and sawmilling services to its related and outside parties; and others segment is engaged in the trading, manufacturing, investing and insurance broker activities of the Group. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Mining segment.
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