Name: Gross Profit Margin

Definition: Gross profit margin shows how much profit the company keeps from each dollar of sales after covering the direct cost of making its products or delivering services. High margins suggest strong pricing power or efficient production. Shrinking margins might mean rising costs or tougher competition eating into profits.

Interpretation:
• In '2021', AU's gross profit margin was 29.0%, showing profitability after production and operational costs. Industry average for Precious Metals in '2021' stood at 29.1%.
• In '2022', AU's gross profit margin was 25.1%, showing profitability after production and operational costs. The decline from '2021' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Precious Metals in '2022' stood at 28.4%. Industry average declined by 0.7% from previous year.
• In '2023', AU's gross profit margin was 22.4%, showing profitability after production and operational costs. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Precious Metals in '2023' stood at 31.5%. Industry average increased by 3.1% compared to previous year.
• In '2024', AU's gross profit margin was 35.7%, showing profitability after production and operational costs. The increase since '2023' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Precious Metals in '2024' stood at 34.7%. Industry average increased by 3.1% compared to previous year.
Overall, AU's gross profit margin has been volatile but showed an upward trend over the past 4 years.

Formula: Gross Profit Margin = (Revenue - COGS) / Revenue

Good Range: Often 20%-60% depending on industry.