Frontier Mining (LSE:FML) Net Margin %: 202.64% (As of Sep. 2014)


What is Frontier Mining Net Margin %?

Frontier Mining LSE:FML -16.67% Net Margin % is 202.64% as of Sep. 2014. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Frontier Mining's Net Income for the three months ended in Sep. 2014 was £5.30 Mil. Frontier Mining's Revenue for the three months ended in Sep. 2014 was £2.62 Mil. Therefore, Frontier Mining's net margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2014 was 202.64%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Frontier Mining's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:FML' s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1873.71   Med: -209.92   Max: 1116.22
Current: 54.37

LSE:FML's Net Margin % is not ranked
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 3.41 vs LSE:FML: 54.37

Frontier Mining  (LSE:FML) 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.

Frontier Mining Net Margin % Related Terms

Frontier Mining Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Frontier Mining'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.

Frontier Mining Net Margin % Chart

Frontier Mining Annual Data
Trend Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
Net Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -1,047.23 -553.61 1,116.49 -209.92 131.14

Frontier Mining Quarterly Data
Dec09 Jun10 Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Dec12 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Jun14 Sep14
Net Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -6.57 613.18 -9,197.67 202.64

Frontier Mining Net Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Frontier Mining'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.

Frontier Mining Net Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Frontier Mining's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Frontier Mining's Net Margin % falls into.


Frontier Mining Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Frontier Mining's Net Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Dec. 2013 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2013 )
=8.329/6.351
=131.14 %

Frontier Mining's Net Margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2014 is calculated as

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Sep. 2014 )/Revenue (Q: Sep. 2014 )
=5.303/2.617
=202.64 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of 202.64% mean?
Frontier Mining (LSE:FML) has a Net Margin % of 202.64% as of Sep. 2014. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Frontier Mining and its competitors.
Is Frontier Mining's Net Margin % too high?
Frontier Mining's current Net Margin % is 202.64%. The Metals & Mining industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Frontier Mining's value of 202.64% is 5842.5% above this industry median.
How does Frontier Mining's Net Margin % compare to competitors?
Frontier Mining's Net Margin % of 202.64% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Frontier Mining's value of 202.64% is 5842.5% above this benchmark. 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. Frontier Mining's current Net Margin % of 202.64% is 5842.5% 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 Frontier Mining 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. Frontier Mining's current Net Margin % is 202.64%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier Mining stock overvalued right now?
Frontier Mining (LSE:FML) has a current Net Margin % of 202.64%. The current Net Margin % is 202.64% and 5842.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 3.41. 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 Frontier Mining (LSE:FML), the current Net Margin % is 202.64% as of Sep. 2014. 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.

Frontier Mining Business Description

Frontier Mining Ltd was incorporated under the law of the state of Delaware on 5 August 1998. It is engaged in mineral exploration and development. It explores and develops gold and copper deposits in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Its activities currently relate to two licenses: the wholly owned Naimanjal contract license area and the 50% owned Benkala joint venture license.