Northern Star ResourcesNESRF +0.76%93 Net Margin % is 20.92% as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 16.72. GuruFocus rates NESRF with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 843 Metals & Mining companies, Northern Star Resources ranks better than 79.48% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Northern Star Resources's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NESRF'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.04 Med: 16.72 Max: 37.4
Current: 22.24
NESRF's Net Margin % is ranked better than 79.48% of 843
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 3.41
vs NESRF: 22.24
Northern Star Resources (OTCPK:NESRF) 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.
Northern Star Resources Net Margin % Related Terms
Northern Star Resources Net Margin % Historical Data
* 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, Northern Star 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.
Northern Star Resources Net Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Northern Star Resources's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northern Star 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.
Northern Star Resources (NESRF) has a Net Margin % of 20.92% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Northern Star Resources and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 16.72. Over the past decade, Northern Star Resources' Net Margin % has ranged from 11.04 to 37.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #173 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Northern Star Resources' Net Margin % too high?
Northern Star Resources' current Net Margin % of 20.92% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 16.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.04 to a high of 37.40. The Metals & Mining industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Northern Star Resources' value of 20.92% is 513.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #173 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Northern Star Resources has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Star Resources' Net Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Northern Star Resources ranks #173 out of 843 companies for Net Margin %. This places Northern Star Resources in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Northern Star Resources' value of 20.92% is 513.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Northern Star Resources' own Net Margin % has ranged from 11.04 to 37.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.72 vs. the industry median of 3.41, Northern Star 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. Northern Star Resources's current Net Margin % of 20.92% is 513.5% 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 Northern Star 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. Northern Star Resources's current Net Margin % is 20.92%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 16.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northern Star Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Star Resources (NESRF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.54, compared to a current price of $13.88 — trading 4.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 20.92%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 16.72 and 513.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 3.41. Northern Star Resources' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 3 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 Northern Star Resources (NESRF), the current Net Margin % is 20.92% 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 Northern Star Resources (NESRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Star Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $13.88 is trading 4.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.54.
GuruFocus considers Northern Star Resources to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NESRF:
Net Margin %: 20.92% (25% above median its 10-year median of 16.72)
GF Value™: $14.54 vs. price of $13.88 (4.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 513.5% above the Metals & Mining median (#173 of 843)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NESRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Northern Star is an Australia-based midtier global gold miner that sold around 1.6 million ounces of gold in fiscal 2025 from its three wholly owned mining operations in Australia and Alaska. Its operations are the result of significant merger and acquisition activity including 14 acquisitions and four asset sales since 2010. It had roughly a decade of reserves at the end of fiscal 2025.
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