Jiangxi Copper Co (STU:JIX) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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STU:JIX Jiangxi Copper Co Ltd STU:JIX
79 GF Score
Price €3.97
GF Value €2.37
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Jiangxi Copper Co Profitability Rank?

Jiangxi Copper Co STU:JIX +0.05% 79 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates STU:JIX with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Jiangxi Copper 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.

Jiangxi Copper Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.96%. As of today, Jiangxi Copper Co's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


Jiangxi Copper Co Profitability Rank Related Terms


STU:JIX vs SCCO, FCX: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, Jiangxi Copper 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.


Jiangxi Copper Co Profitability Rank vs Metals & Mining Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Jiangxi Copper Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Jiangxi Copper 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.

Jiangxi Copper 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.

Jiangxi Copper Co'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 )
=691.332 / 17460.908
=3.96 %

* 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

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Jiangxi Copper Co has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

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

Good Sign:

Jiangxi Copper Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
Jiangxi Copper Co (STU:JIX) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Jiangxi Copper Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Jiangxi Copper Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00.
Is Jiangxi Copper Co's Profitability Rank too high?
Jiangxi Copper Co's current Profitability Rank of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Jiangxi Copper Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jiangxi Copper Co's Profitability Rank compare to SCCO and FCX?
Jiangxi Copper Co's Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. Historically, Jiangxi Copper Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 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 Jiangxi Copper Co and its competitors. Jiangxi Copper Co's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jiangxi Copper Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangxi Copper Co (STU:JIX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.37, compared to a current price of €3.97 — trading 67.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Jiangxi Copper Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Jiangxi Copper Co (STU:JIX), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 Jiangxi Copper Co (STU:JIX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jiangxi Copper Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €3.97 is trading 67.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.37. GuruFocus considers Jiangxi Copper Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:JIX:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: €2.37 vs. price of €3.97 (67.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Jiangxi Copper Co Business Description

Address No. 7666 Changdong Avenue, High-tech Development Zone, Jiangxi Province, Nanchang, CHN, 330096
Jiangxi Copper Co Ltd engages in copper and gold mining, dressing, smelting and processing; extraction and processing of rare and scattered metals; sectors such as sulphuric chemistry and trading. Its products include such as cathode copper, gold, silver, lead-zinc, and sulfuric acid; rare and precious metal products such as molybdenum, selenium, tellurium, rhenium, platinum, palladium, and bismuth; as well as copper processing products, new material products, and industrial manufacturing products. It has two operating segments: the production and sale of copper and other related products and services, and the production and sale of gold and other related products and services. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Copper related business.
79GF Score

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