YACAF (Yancoal Australia) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Dec. 2025) — 100% Above Median

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YACAF Yancoal Australia Ltd YACAF
73 GF Score
Price $4.18
GF Value $3.61
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Yancoal Australia Profitability Rank?

Yancoal Australia YACAF -5.22% 73 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Dec. 2025, which is 100% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates YACAF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Yancoal Australia 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.

Yancoal Australia's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 18.36%. As of today, Yancoal Australia's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


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Yancoal Australia Profitability Rank Competitor Comparison

For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Yancoal Australia'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.


Yancoal Australia Profitability Rank vs Other Energy Sources Industry

For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Yancoal Australia's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Yancoal Australia's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Yancoal Australia 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.

Yancoal Australia 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.

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.

Yancoal Australia'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 )
=382.06 / 2080.399
=18.36 %

* 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

Yancoal Australia 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:

Yancoal Australia 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 8 mean?
Yancoal Australia (YACAF) 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 Yancoal Australia and its competitors. This is 100% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Yancoal Australia's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 8.00.
Is Yancoal Australia's Profitability Rank too high?
Yancoal Australia's current Profitability Rank of 8 is 100% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Yancoal Australia has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yancoal Australia's Profitability Rank compare to competitors?
Yancoal Australia's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Other Energy Sources industry. Historically, Yancoal Australia's 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Other Energy Sources 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 Yancoal Australia and its competitors. Yancoal Australia's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 100% above median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yancoal Australia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yancoal Australia (YACAF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.61, compared to a current price of $4.18 — trading 15.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 100% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Yancoal Australia's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Yancoal Australia (YACAF), 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 Yancoal Australia (YACAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yancoal Australia stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.18 is trading 15.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.61. GuruFocus considers Yancoal Australia to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for YACAF:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (100% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $3.61 vs. price of $4.18 (15.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Yancoal Australia Business Description

Address 201 Sussex Street, Level 18, Darling Park Tower 2, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Yancoal Australia Ltd is involved in identifying, developing, and operating coal-related projects in Australia. It has a diversified product mix of metallurgical and thermal coal mines in New South Wales and Queensland. The company generates maximum revenue from the New South Wales segment. It operates coal mines in the Hunter Valley, Moolarben, Mount Thorley Warkworth, Ashton and Stratford Duralie, Yarrabee and Middlemoun. The company's geographical markets include Japan, Singapore, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, and other countries.
73GF Score

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