Operating Margin - Bradespar SA (BOVESPA:BRAP4)

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Price: 20.22 BRL -0.25%

Market Cap: 7.9B BRL

81.1%

Current

92%

Average

5.5%

Industry

Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.

Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.

Operating Margin

81.1%

Operating Profit

Revenue

1.3B

Operating Margin Across Competitors

Country		Company	Market Cap	Operating Margin
BR		Bradespar SA BOVESPA:BRAP4	7.9B BRL	81%
ZA	K	Kumba Iron Ore Ltd JSE:KIO	108.5B Zac	33%
BR		Vale SA BOVESPA:VALE3	302.4B BRL	28%
AU	F	Fortescue Ltd XMUN:FVJ	38.3B EUR	33%
AU		Fortescue Metals Group Ltd ASX:FMG	67.3B AUD	33%
US		Nucor Corp NYSE:NUE	36.4B USD	8%
LU		ArcelorMittal SA AEX:MT	29.3B EUR	5%
IN		JSW Steel Ltd NSE:JSWSTEEL	2.6T INR	10%
US		Steel Dynamics Inc NASDAQ:STLD	25.7B USD	8%
IN		Tata Steel Ltd NSE:TATASTEEL	2.1T INR	8%
CN		Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Ltd SSE:600019	157B CNY	4%

Bradespar SA
Glance View

Economic Moat

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Market Cap

7.9B BRL

Industry

Metals & Mining

Bradespar SA, a prominent name in the Brazilian investment landscape, operates not merely as a traditional investment holding company, but as a strategic player deeply intertwined with the country's industrial fabric. Emerging from the reorganization of Bradesco Group, Bradespar holds a significant stake in Vale SA, one of the world's largest mining companies. This stake is central to its operations, shaping both its strategic direction and financial performance. By leveraging its influence in Vale, Bradespar aligns its growth trajectory with the booming demand for minerals, especially iron ore, which is pivotal to countries undergoing rapid infrastructural development. Through dividends and capital appreciation from its equity investments, particularly in Vale, Bradespar generates substantial revenue, essential for its consolidation in the market. What sets Bradespar apart is its ability to navigate the ebb and flow of global commodities cycles, acting almost like a barometer for the Brazilian economy's health. As iron ore prices swell and recede, Bradespar's financial health echoes these shifts, making it a reflection of both opportunity and risk within the commodities realm. Unlike diversified conglomerates, Bradespar’s focused investment strategy allows it to concentrate expertise and resources on its core assets. This strategic concentration ensures that Bradespar isn't merely a passive shareholder, but an active participant aiming to enhance the value of its holdings. Financial maneuvering and prudent investment management maintain its position, allowing Bradespar to chart a course that capitalizes on Brazil's natural resource influence while maintaining the flexibility to adapt to economic shifts.

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