Westgold ResourcesASX:WGX +3.43%87 Net Margin % is 15.41% as of Dec. 2025, which is 356% above its 10-year median of 3.38. GuruFocus rates ASX:WGX with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of A$4.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 843 Metals & Mining companies, Westgold Resources ranks better than 69.28% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Westgold Resources's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:WGX'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.16 Med: 3.38 Max: 13.44
Current: 12.82
ASX:WGX's Net Margin % is ranked better than 69.28% of 843
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 3.41
vs ASX:WGX: 12.82
Westgold Resources (ASX:WGX) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Westgold Resources Net Margin % Related Terms
Westgold Resources Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Westgold Resources's Net Margin % can be seen below:
* 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.
For the Gold subindustry, Westgold Resources's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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.
Westgold Resources Net Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Westgold Resources's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Westgold Resources's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Westgold Resources (ASX:WGX) has a Net Margin % of 15.41% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Westgold Resources and its competitors. This is 356% above median its historical median of 3.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Westgold Resources ranks #259 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 30.7%.
Is Westgold Resources' Net Margin % too high?
Westgold Resources' current Net Margin % of 15.41% is 356% above median its 10-year median of 3.38. The Metals & Mining industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Westgold Resources' value of 15.41% is 351.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Westgold Resources ranks #259 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Westgold Resources has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Westgold Resources' Net Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Westgold Resources ranks #259 out of 843 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Westgold Resources in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Westgold Resources' value of 15.41% is 351.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.38 vs. the industry median of 3.41, Westgold Resources has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Net Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 3.41, based on 843 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Westgold Resources's current Net Margin % of 15.41% is 351.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Westgold Resources and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Westgold Resources's current Net Margin % is 15.41%, which is 356% above median its own 10-year median of 3.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Westgold Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westgold Resources (ASX:WGX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.58, compared to a current price of A$4.83 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 15.41%, which is 356% above median its 10-year median of 3.38 and 351.9% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 3.41. Westgold Resources' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Westgold Resources (ASX:WGX), the current Net Margin % is 15.41% 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 Westgold Resources (ASX:WGX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Westgold Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$4.83 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.58.
GuruFocus considers Westgold Resources to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:WGX:
Net Margin %: 15.41% (356% above median its 10-year median of 3.38)
GF Value™: A$4.58 vs. price of A$4.83 (5.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 351.9% above the Metals & Mining median (#259 of 843)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:WGX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Westgold Resources Ltd is a gold producer with a large and strategic landholding across two of Western Australia's prolific gold regions, the Murchison and the Southern Goldfields. The group has acquired several square kilometers of land holdings and operates multiple underground mines and four processing hubs across these regions. Its reportable segments are: Murchison and Southern Goldfields. The majority of the group's revenue is generated from the Murchison segment, which incorporates the operations of its three processing hubs at Cue, Meekatharra, and Fortnum. The group generates maximum revenue from the sale of gold at spot, and the rest from the sale of silver.
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