Metals ExplorationSTU:MJ4 +2.38%56 OCF Margin % is 53.98% as of Dec. 2025, which is 99% above its 10-year median of 27.15. GuruFocus rates STU:MJ4 with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 846 Metals & Mining companies, Metals Exploration ranks better than 92.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metals Exploration's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:MJ4'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -150.6 Med: 27.15 Max: 51.76
Current: 51.74
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Metals Exploration was 51.76%. The lowest was -150.60%. And the median was 27.15%.
STU:MJ4's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 92.79% of 846
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 4.465
vs STU:MJ4: 51.74
Metals Exploration OCF Margin % Related Terms
Metals Exploration OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metals Exploration's OCF 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, Metals Exploration's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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.
Metals Exploration OCF Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Metals Exploration's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metals Exploration's OCF 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.
Metals Exploration (STU:MJ4) has a OCF Margin % of 53.98% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Metals Exploration and its competitors. This is 99% above median its historical median of 27.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Metals Exploration ranks #61 out of 846 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 7.2%.
Is Metals Exploration's OCF Margin % too high?
Metals Exploration's current OCF Margin % of 53.98% is 99% above median its 10-year median of 27.15. The Metals & Mining industry median OCF Margin % is 4.47. Metals Exploration's value of 53.98% is 1109% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metals Exploration ranks #61 out of 846 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Metals Exploration has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metals Exploration's OCF Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Metals Exploration ranks #61 out of 846 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Metals Exploration in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 4.47. Metals Exploration's value of 53.98% is 1109% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 27.15 vs. the industry median of 4.47, Metals Exploration 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 OCF Margin % for a Metals & Mining company?
The median OCF Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 4.47, based on 846 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Metals Exploration's current OCF Margin % of 53.98% is 1109% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Metals Exploration and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median OCF Margin % is 4.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metals Exploration's current OCF Margin % is 53.98%, which is 99% above median its own 10-year median of 27.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metals Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metals Exploration (STU:MJ4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.04, compared to a current price of €0.13 — trading 222.5% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 53.98%, which is 99% above median its 10-year median of 27.15 and 1109% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 4.47. Metals Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Metals Exploration (STU:MJ4), the current OCF Margin % is 53.98% 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 Metals Exploration (STU:MJ4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metals Exploration stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.13 is trading 222.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.04.
GuruFocus considers Metals Exploration to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:MJ4:
OCF Margin %: 53.98% (99% above median its 10-year median of 27.15)
GF Value™: €0.04 vs. price of €0.13 (222.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1109% above the Metals & Mining median (#61 of 846)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:MJ4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metals Exploration PLC is a natural resource exploration and development company. The company identifies, acquires, and develops mining and processing projects, mining companies, and businesses with a focus on base and precious metals mining opportunities. The main asset of the company is the Runruno gold-molybdenum project in Northern Philippines. The company operates in geographic areas of the UK, Philippines, and Singapore.
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