HMY (Harmony Gold Mining Co) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Dec. 2025) — 40% Above Median

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HMY Harmony Gold Mining Co Ltd HMY
81 GF Score
Price $23.54
GF Value $18.09
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Harmony Gold Mining Co Profitability Rank?

Harmony Gold Mining Co HMY +6.90% 81 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Dec. 2025, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates HMY with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Harmony Gold Mining Co has the Profitability Rank of 7.

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.

Harmony Gold Mining Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 37.86%. As of today, Harmony Gold Mining Co's Piotroski F-Score is 9.


Harmony Gold Mining Co Profitability Rank Related Terms


HMY vs NEM, AU, RGLD: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Harmony Gold Mining Co'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.


Harmony Gold Mining Co Profitability Rank vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Harmony Gold Mining Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Harmony Gold Mining Co 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.

Harmony Gold Mining Co has the Profitability Rank of 7.

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.

Harmony Gold Mining Co'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 )
=998.711 / 2637.723
=37.86 %

* 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 9, 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

Harmony Gold Mining Co has an F-score of 9. 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 7 mean?
Harmony Gold Mining Co (HMY) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Harmony Gold Mining Co and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Harmony Gold Mining Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00.
Is Harmony Gold Mining Co's Profitability Rank too high?
Harmony Gold Mining Co's current Profitability Rank of 7 is 40% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Harmony Gold Mining Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harmony Gold Mining Co's Profitability Rank compare to NEM and AU?
Harmony Gold Mining Co's Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. Historically, Harmony Gold Mining Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 7.00 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 Harmony Gold Mining Co and its competitors. Harmony Gold Mining Co's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harmony Gold Mining Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harmony Gold Mining Co (HMY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.09, compared to a current price of $23.54 — trading 30.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Harmony Gold Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 Harmony Gold Mining Co (HMY), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 Harmony Gold Mining Co (HMY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harmony Gold Mining Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $23.54 is trading 30.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.09. GuruFocus considers Harmony Gold Mining Co to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HMY:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (40% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $18.09 vs. price of $23.54 (30.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HMY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Harmony Gold Mining Co Business Description

Address Corner Main Reef Road and Ward Avenue, Randfontein Office Park, Randfontein, ZAF, 1759
Harmony Gold Mining Co Ltd is engaged in gold mining and related activities, including exploration, extraction, and processing. The group's primary product is gold bullion, produced at operations in South Africa and Papua New Guinea. Gold byproducts include uranium and silver. Strategic projects such as the Wafi-Golpu Project in the New Guinea Mobile Belt, the Eva Copper Project in the Mt Isa Inlier, Queensland, Australia, and the MAC Copper acquisition position the company as a gold-copper producer. The company operates across South Africa, Papua New Guinea, and Australia.
81GF Score

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