Emerald Resources NLASX:EMR -3.15%60 Operating Margin % is 50.23% as of Dec. 2025, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 39.57. GuruFocus rates ASX:EMR with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of A$4.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, Emerald Resources NL ranks better than 88.35% on this metric.
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
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Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
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Emerald Resources NL Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Emerald Resources NL's Operating 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, Emerald Resources NL's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.
Emerald Resources NL Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Emerald Resources NL's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Emerald Resources NL's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Emerald Resources NL's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Emerald Resources NL (ASX:EMR) has a Operating Margin % of 50.23% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Emerald Resources NL and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 39.57. Over the past decade, Emerald Resources NL's Operating Margin % has ranged from 35.40 to 43.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Emerald Resources NL ranks #98 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Emerald Resources NL's Operating Margin % too high?
Emerald Resources NL's current Operating Margin % of 50.23% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 39.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.40 to a high of 43.55. The Metals & Mining industry median Operating Margin % is 5.72. Emerald Resources NL's value of 50.23% is 778.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Emerald Resources NL ranks #98 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Emerald Resources NL has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emerald Resources NL's Operating Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Emerald Resources NL ranks #98 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Emerald Resources NL in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.72. Emerald Resources NL's value of 50.23% is 778.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Emerald Resources NL's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 35.40 to 43.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.57 vs. the industry median of 5.72, Emerald Resources NL 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 Operating Margin % for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Operating Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 5.72, based on 841 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Emerald Resources NL's current Operating Margin % of 50.23% is 778.1% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Emerald Resources NL and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emerald Resources NL's current Operating Margin % is 50.23%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 39.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emerald Resources NL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emerald Resources NL (ASX:EMR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.49, compared to a current price of A$5.85 — trading 30.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 50.23%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 39.57 and 778.1% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 5.72. Emerald Resources NL's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Emerald Resources NL (ASX:EMR), the current Operating Margin % is 50.23% 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 Emerald Resources NL (ASX:EMR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emerald Resources NL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$5.85 is trading 30.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.49.
GuruFocus considers Emerald Resources NL to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:EMR:
Operating Margin %: 50.23% (27% above median its 10-year median of 39.57)
GF Value™: A$4.49 vs. price of A$5.85 (30.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 778.1% above the Metals & Mining median (#98 of 841)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:EMR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Emerald Resources NL is engaged in mineral exploration primarily in Cambodia and advancing the company's Okvau Gold Project. The company's operating segments include Mine Operations, Exploration, and Others. Its geographical segments include Cambodia, and Western Australia, The company's project includes the Cambodia Gold project and the Magoffin County project.
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