The historical rank and industry rank for First Quantum Minerals's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:FM'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.53 Med: 7.27 Max: 26.36
Current: 6
TSX:FM's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 52.14% of 842
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 4.84
vs TSX:FM: 6.00
First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM) 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.
First Quantum Minerals Pretax Margin % Related Terms
First Quantum Minerals Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for First Quantum Minerals's Pretax 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 Copper subindustry, First Quantum Minerals'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.
First Quantum Minerals Pretax Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, First Quantum Minerals's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Quantum Minerals'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.
First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM) has a Pretax Margin % of -5.56% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on First Quantum Minerals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, First Quantum Minerals ranks #403 out of 842 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 47.9%.
Is First Quantum Minerals' Pretax Margin % too high?
First Quantum Minerals' current Pretax Margin % is -5.56%. Based on the distribution chart, First Quantum Minerals ranks #403 out of 842 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, First Quantum Minerals has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Quantum Minerals' Pretax Margin % compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, First Quantum Minerals ranks #403 out of 842 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts First Quantum Minerals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 4.84. 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 4.84, based on 842 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. 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 First Quantum Minerals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 4.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Quantum Minerals's current Pretax Margin % is -5.56%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Quantum Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$22.23, compared to a current price of C$37.30 — trading 67.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is -5.56%. First Quantum Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 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 First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM), the current Pretax Margin % is -5.56% 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 First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Quantum Minerals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$37.30 is trading 67.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$22.23.
GuruFocus considers First Quantum Minerals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:FM:
Pretax Margin %: -5.56%
GF Value™: C$22.23 vs. price of C$37.30 (67.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:FM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Quantum Minerals Ltd is a diversified mining company. The company's principal activities include mineral exploration, mine engineering and construction, and development and mining operations. The firm produces copper in concentrate, copper anode, copper cathode, nickel, gold, zinc, silver, acid, and pyrite. It has operating mines located in Zambia, Panama, Turkey, Spain, Australia, and Mauritania. The company's reportable operating segments are Cobre Panama, Kansanshi, and Trident.
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