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Compania Minera PoderosaALIM:PODERC1 86 Pretax Margin % is 30.21% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 29.39. GuruFocus rates LIM:PODERC1 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of S/.9.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 851 Metals & Mining companies, Compania Minera PoderosaA ranks better than 76.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compania Minera PoderosaA's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:PODERC1'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.06 Med: 29.39 Max: 38.04
Current: 30.21
LIM:PODERC1's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 76.03% of 851
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 6.16
vs LIM:PODERC1: 30.21
Compania Minera PoderosaA (LIM:PODERC1) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Compania Minera PoderosaA Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Compania Minera PoderosaA Pretax 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.
LIM:PODERC1 vs HL, SIND: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Compania Minera PoderosaA's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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.
Compania Minera PoderosaA Pretax Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Compania Minera PoderosaA's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compania Minera PoderosaA's Pretax 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.
Compania Minera PoderosaA (LIM:PODERC1) has a Pretax Margin % of 30.21% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Compania Minera PoderosaA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.39. Over the past decade, Compania Minera PoderosaA's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 22.06 to 38.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Compania Minera PoderosaA ranks #204 out of 851 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is Compania Minera PoderosaA's Pretax Margin % too high?
Compania Minera PoderosaA's current Pretax Margin % of 30.21% is near median its 10-year median of 29.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.06 to a high of 38.04. The Metals & Mining industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.16. Compania Minera PoderosaA's value of 30.21% is 390.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compania Minera PoderosaA ranks #204 out of 851 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Compania Minera PoderosaA has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compania Minera PoderosaA's Pretax Margin % compare to HL and SIND?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Compania Minera PoderosaA ranks #204 out of 851 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Compania Minera PoderosaA in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.16. Compania Minera PoderosaA's value of 30.21% is 390.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Compania Minera PoderosaA's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 22.06 to 38.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.39 vs. the industry median of 6.16, Compania Minera PoderosaA 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 Pretax Margin % for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 6.16, based on 851 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compania Minera PoderosaA's current Pretax Margin % of 30.21% is 390.4% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Compania Minera PoderosaA and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compania Minera PoderosaA's current Pretax Margin % is 30.21%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compania Minera PoderosaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania Minera PoderosaA (LIM:PODERC1) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is S/.9.51, compared to a current price of S/.9.40 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 30.21%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.39 and 390.4% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 6.16. Compania Minera PoderosaA's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compania Minera PoderosaA (LIM:PODERC1), the current Pretax Margin % is 30.21% 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 Compania Minera PoderosaA (LIM:PODERC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania Minera PoderosaA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S/.9.40 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of S/.9.51.
GuruFocus considers Compania Minera PoderosaA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:PODERC1:
Pretax Margin %: 30.21% (near median its 10-year median of 29.39)
GF Value™: S/.9.51 vs. price of S/.9.40 (1.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 390.4% above the Metals & Mining median (#204 of 851)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:PODERC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compania Minera Poderosa S.A. is engaged in the exploitation, extraction, stockpiling, precipitation, and smelting of gold to produce gold bullion. Its mining and metallurgical activities are carried out at the Poderosa Mining Unit located in the district of Pataz, department of La Libertad, Peru. The Company has entered into contracts for the refining and sale of gold and silver with Asahi Refining Canada Limited and Argor Heraeus Switzerland. The Company identifies the Maranon and Santa Maria Production Units as a single reportable segment.
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