SPMEF (South Pacific Metals) Profitability Rank: 2 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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What is South Pacific Metals Profitability Rank?

South Pacific Metals SPMEF -4.05% 34 Profitability Rank is 2 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates SPMEF with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

South Pacific Metals 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.

South Pacific Metals's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was %. As of today, South Pacific Metals's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


South Pacific Metals Profitability Rank Related Terms


SPMEF vs NEM, AU: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, South Pacific Metals'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.


South Pacific Metals Profitability Rank vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where South Pacific Metals's Profitability Rank falls into.


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South Pacific Metals 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.

South Pacific Metals 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.

South Pacific Metals's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-0.332 / 0
= %

* 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

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

South Pacific Metals has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

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?
South Pacific Metals (SPMEF) has a Profitability Rank of 2 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on South Pacific Metals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, South Pacific Metals' Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00.
Is South Pacific Metals' Profitability Rank too high?
South Pacific Metals' current Profitability Rank of 2 is near 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 3.00. Overall, South Pacific Metals has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does South Pacific Metals' Profitability Rank compare to NEM and AU?
South Pacific Metals' Profitability Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. Historically, South Pacific Metals' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00 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 South Pacific Metals and its competitors. South Pacific Metals's current Profitability Rank is 2, which is near 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 South Pacific Metals stock overvalued right now?
South Pacific Metals (SPMEF) has a current Profitability Rank of 2. The current Profitability Rank is 2, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. South Pacific Metals' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 2 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 South Pacific Metals (SPMEF), the current Profitability Rank is 2 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.

South Pacific Metals Business Description

Other Exchanges SPMC:Canada
Address 1030 West Georgia Street, Suite 710, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 0A3
South Pacific Metals Corp is an emerging gold-copper exploration company operating in the heart of Papua New Guinea's gold and copper production corridors. With an expansive 3,000 sqkm land package and four transformative gold-copper projects contiguous with producers K92 Mining, PanAust and neighbouring Barrick Gold, new leadership and experienced in-country teams are prioritizing thoughtful and rigorous technical programs focused on boots-on-the-ground exploration to prioritize discovery across its portfolio projects: Anga, Osena, Kili Teke and May River.
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