Operating Margin - Aurubis AG (OTC:AIAGF)

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Price: 145.83 USD

Market Cap: 6.4B USD

4.6%

Current

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

4.6%

Operating Profit

820.8m

Revenue

18B

Operating Margin Across Competitors

Country		Company	Market Cap	Operating Margin
DE	A	Aurubis AG XETRA:NDA	5.8B EUR	5%
US		Southern Copper Corp NYSE:SCCO	131.1B USD	50%
US		Freeport-McMoRan Inc NYSE:FCX	80.6B USD	27%
UK		Antofagasta PLC LSE:ANTO	35B GBP	30%
CN		Jiangxi Copper Co Ltd SSE:600362	194.8B CNY	2%
CA		First Quantum Minerals Ltd TSX:FM	32.5B CAD	21%
CA		Lundin Mining Corp TSX:LUN	27.1B CAD	30%
PL		KGHM Polska Miedz SA WSE:KGH	59.3B PLN	12%
CN		Tongling Nonferrous Metals Group Co Ltd SZSE:000630	75.7B CNY	4%
AU		OZ Minerals Ltd ASX:OZL	9.4B AUD	18%
CN	Y	Yunnan Copper Co Ltd SZSE:000878	42.6B CNY	1%

Aurubis AG
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Market Cap

6.4B USD

Industry

Metals & Mining

Aurubis AG, a stalwart in the global metals industry, epitomizes the essence of industrial prowess combined with environmental responsibility. Founded in 1866 and headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, Aurubis has burgeoned into one of the largest copper producers and recyclers in Europe. Its operations span the globe, intricately weaving a network that feeds into its robust production pipeline. The company primarily extracts copper from primary raw materials and processes it through its state-of-the-art facilities, transforming it into a multitude of valuable products. These include copper cathodes as the core output, as well as other metals like gold, silver, and an array of by-products, each adding layers to its revenue streams. In essence, Aurubis plays a pivotal role in the lifecycle of essential metals, supplying critical materials to key industries, such as automotive, electrical engineering, and telecommunications. Aurubis's ability to thrive hinges on its commitment to sustainability and innovation, which dovetails with growing global demands for eco-friendly practices. The company’s strategic investments in recycling are notable; it processes significant tonnages of scrap metal, employing cutting-edge recycling techniques that maximize resource efficiency and minimize waste. This approach not only supports environmental objectives but also fortifies its competitive advantage by diversifying input sources and reducing reliance on virgin materials. By leveraging its sophisticated output of refined products and recycling expertise, Aurubis encapsulates the evolving dynamics of the metals market. Its proficiency in navigating volatile commodity prices and regulatory landscapes, while expanding its international footprint, ensures its position as a lynchpin within the circular economy. Such endeavors enable Aurubis AG to cater effectively to its clientele, which spans an extensive range of markets, thereby generating sustainable profitability and driving long-term growth.

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Aurubis AG
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