Hillgrove Resources (ASX:HGO) Profitability Rank: 2 (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Hillgrove Resources Profitability Rank?

Hillgrove Resources ASX:HGO +1,330.77% 30 Profitability Rank is 2 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:HGO with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Hillgrove Resources has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Hillgrove Resources's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.13%. As of today, Hillgrove Resources's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


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ASX:HGO vs SCCO, FCX: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, Hillgrove Resources's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank data, can be viewed below:

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Hillgrove Resources Profitability Rank vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Hillgrove Resources's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hillgrove Resources's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Hillgrove Resources Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Hillgrove Resources has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Hillgrove Resources's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=5.289 / 86.283
=6.13 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Hillgrove Resources has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 2 mean?
Hillgrove Resources (ASX:HGO) has a Profitability Rank of 2 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Hillgrove Resources and its competitors.
Is Hillgrove Resources' Profitability Rank too high?
Hillgrove Resources' current Profitability Rank is 2. Overall, Hillgrove Resources has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hillgrove Resources' Profitability Rank compare to SCCO and FCX?
Hillgrove Resources' Profitability Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Hillgrove Resources and its competitors. Hillgrove Resources's current Profitability Rank is 2. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hillgrove Resources stock overvalued right now?
Hillgrove Resources (ASX:HGO) has a current Profitability Rank of 2. The current Profitability Rank is 2. Hillgrove Resources' overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hillgrove Resources (ASX:HGO), the current Profitability Rank is 2 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.

Hillgrove Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges HLGVF:USAHIN:Germany
Address 5-7 King William Road, Ground Floor, Unley, SA, AUS, 5061
Hillgrove Resources Ltd is a mineral exploration company located in the Adelaide Hills. It has completed open-pit mining at Kanmantoo. The group commenced development of an underground mine and completed the transition to underground copper production. Its Kanmantoo Copper Mine, located in South Australia's Tier 1 mining jurisdiction, has ramped up to an annual copper production rate of approximately 12,000 tonnes. It is also testing the next suite of potential targets.
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