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West African Resources has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.
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.
West African Resources Profitability Rank Related Terms
ASX:WAF vs NEM, AU: Profitability Rank Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, West African Resources's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.
West African Resources Profitability Rank vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, West African Resources's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West African Resources's Profitability Rank falls into.
West African 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.
West African Resources has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.
Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.
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.
* 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.
West African Resources (ASX:WAF) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on West African Resources and its competitors. This is 300% above median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, West African Resources' Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 8.00.
Is West African Resources' Profitability Rank too high?
West African Resources' current Profitability Rank of 8 is 300% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, West African Resources has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West African Resources' Profitability Rank compare to NEM and AU?
West African Resources' Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. Historically, West African Resources' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. 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 West African Resources and its competitors. West African Resources's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 300% above median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West African Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West African Resources (ASX:WAF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.63, compared to a current price of A$2.70 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 300% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. West African Resources' overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 3 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 West African Resources (ASX:WAF), the current Profitability Rank is 8 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 West African Resources (ASX:WAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West African Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$2.70 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.63.
GuruFocus considers West African Resources to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:WAF:
Profitability Rank: 8 (300% above median its 10-year median of 2.00)
GF Value™: A$4.63 vs. price of A$2.70 (41.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:WAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
West African Resources Ltd is engaged in mineral exploration in Burkina Faso. It focuses on the development of the Sanbrado Gold Project. The Group's mineral portfolio also includes gold and copper-gold exploration permits in Burkina Faso. The operating segments of the Company that includes Mining Operations: comprise the Sanbrado Gold Project operation located in Burkina Faso. Construction and E&E segment comprises mines under construction andexploration and evaluation (E&E) projects in locations other than Sanbrado.
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