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Is the gross margin high or low?

The gross margin of 42.85% is 45% below its 5-year average of 77.70%, near the low end of its 5-year range (36.71%–126.13%).

As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 37.51% below its 12-month average of 68.56%.

Operating Margin|Profit Margin|P/S Ratio|All Metrics
Gross Margin

BHP Gross Margin

42.85%

Reported quarterly gross margin; no daily interpolation.

-71.68% 5Y
BHP Gross Margin

BHP Average Gross Margin Chart

BHP Gross Margin

BHP Current vs Average Gross Margin Chart

BHP Gross Margin Metrics

GROSS MARGIN

42.85%

GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM

68.56%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y

74.99%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y

77.70%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y

79.51%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y

76.96%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y

72.16%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-37.51%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-42.87%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-44.86%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-46.11%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-44.33%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-40.62%

BHP Competitors' Gross Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPGROSS MARGINTTM3Y5Y
BHP Group Limited (BHP)$205.82B42.85%68.56%74.99%77.70%
Linde plc (LIN)vs ›$240.38B45.99%39.97%36.05%33.12%
Rio Tinto Group (RIO)vs ›$152.24B27.57%42.24%44.55%52.38%
Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)vs ›$142.89B60.42%53.20%48.86%48.78%
Newmont Corporation (NEM)vs ›$102.62B55.12%42.20%28.07%27.14%
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs ›$89.60B27.80%28.23%30.36%29.31%
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs ›$84.86B49.12%48.70%46.55%46.05%
Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs ›$79.83B44.29%43.99%41.63%41.51%
CRH plc (CRH)vs ›$75.05B35.58%35.92%34.78%34.13%
Vale S.A. (VALE)vs ›$64.27B34.52%35.30%39.54%45.64%

Gross Margin Analysis

Gross Margin

42.8%

(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue

Gross Margin Formula & Definition

Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Gross Margin FAQ

What is the gross margin for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
The gross margin for BHP stock is 42.85%.
Is BHP Group Limited's gross margin high or low?
The gross margin of 42.85% is 45% below its 5-year average of 77.70%, near the low end of its 5-year range (36.71%–126.13%).
What is the TTM average gross margin for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
The TTM average gross margin for BHP stock is 68.56%.
What is the 3Y average gross margin for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
The 3Y average gross margin for BHP stock is 74.99%.
What is the 5Y average gross margin for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
The 5Y average gross margin for BHP stock is 77.70%.
What is the 10Y average gross margin for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
The 10Y average gross margin for BHP stock is 79.51%.
What is the 15Y average gross margin for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
The 15Y average gross margin for BHP stock is 76.96%.
What is the 20Y average gross margin for BHP Group Limited (BHP)?
The 20Y average gross margin for BHP stock is 72.16%.

BHP Gross Margin History

DATEGROSS MARGIN
2025-12-3142.85%
2025-06-30126.13%
2024-12-3136.71%
2024-06-30122.86%
2023-12-3139.67%
2023-06-30115.85%
2022-12-3140.88%
2022-06-30118.33%
2021-12-3149.15%
2021-06-30115.42%
2020-12-3146.88%
2020-06-30128.28%
2019-12-3139.96%
2019-06-30124.52%
2018-12-3135.47%
2018-06-30124.00%
2017-12-3135.26%
2017-06-30136.92%
2016-12-3131.68%
2016-06-30151.31%
2015-12-317.56%
2015-06-30145.24%
2014-12-3133.27%
2014-06-30143.82%
2013-12-3133.27%
2013-06-3075.48%
2012-12-3129.07%
2012-06-3078.43%
2011-12-3142.16%
2011-06-3067.64%
2010-12-3167.64%
2010-06-3061.43%
2009-12-3161.43%
2009-06-3056.73%
2008-12-3156.73%
2008-06-3060.41%
2007-12-3160.41%
2007-06-3054.91%
2006-12-3154.91%
2006-06-3052.88%
2005-12-3152.88%
2005-06-3034.11%
2004-12-3134.11%
2004-06-3028.06%
2003-12-3128.06%
2003-06-3029.75%
2002-12-3129.75%
2002-06-3032.18%
2001-12-3132.18%
2001-06-3036.43%
2000-12-3136.43%
2000-06-3012.46%
1999-12-3012.46%
1999-05-31-9.07%
1998-11-30-9.07%
1998-05-31-6.63%
1997-11-30-6.63%
1997-05-3113.58%
1996-11-3013.58%
1996-05-3118.81%
1995-11-3018.81%
1995-05-3124.79%
1994-11-3024.79%
1994-05-3122.20%
1993-11-3022.20%
1993-05-3129.74%
1992-11-3029.74%
1992-05-3118.42%
1991-11-3018.42%
1991-05-3116.58%
1990-11-3016.58%
1990-05-3122.56%
1989-11-3022.56%
1989-05-3124.56%
1988-11-3024.56%
1988-05-3116.02%
1987-11-3016.02%
1987-05-3123.47%
1986-11-3023.47%

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About BHP Group Limited

BHP Group Limited is a prominent global natural resources enterprise with operations spanning multiple continents, including Australia, Europe, Asia (encompassing China, Japan, India, South Korea, and other regions), North America, and South America. The company's primary activities are organized into distinct divisions: Copper, Iron Ore, and Coal. Its extensive mining portfolio includes the extraction of a wide array of minerals such as copper, uranium, gold, zinc, lead, molybdenum, silver, iron ore, and cobalt, alongside the production of both metallurgical and thermal (energy) coal. In addition to these core endeavors, BHP is also engaged in the integrated process of nickel production—from mining to smelting and refining—and is actively pursuing potash development initiatives. The company further offers a variety of support functions, including towing, freight services, marketing and trading, marketing assistance, finance, and administrative services. Founded in 1851, BHP Group Limited maintains its corporate headquarters in Melbourne, Australia.

Melbourne, VIC
38,962 employees
www.bhp.com
Basic Materials / Industrial Materials
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Industrial Materials
CEO
Mike Henry
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