Magnum Mining and ExplorationASX:MGU +11.11% Operating Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, Magnum Mining and Exploration ranks worse than 99.64% on this metric.
Magnum Mining and Exploration (ASX:MGU) Operating Margin % Explanation
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.
Be Aware
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).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Magnum Mining and Exploration Operating Margin % Related Terms
Magnum Mining and Exploration Operating 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.
Magnum Mining and Exploration Operating Margin % Chart
Magnum Mining and Exploration Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Magnum Mining and Exploration'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.
Magnum Mining and Exploration Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Magnum Mining and Exploration's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Magnum Mining and Exploration's Operating Margin % falls into.
Magnum Mining and Exploration Operating Margin % Calculation
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.
* 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.
Magnum Mining and Exploration (ASX:MGU) has a Operating Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Magnum Mining and Exploration and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Magnum Mining and Exploration ranks #838 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 99.6%.
Is Magnum Mining and Exploration's Operating Margin % too high?
Magnum Mining and Exploration's current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Magnum Mining and Exploration ranks #838 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Magnum Mining and Exploration's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Magnum Mining and Exploration ranks #838 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Magnum Mining and Exploration in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. 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 5.79, 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. 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 Magnum Mining and Exploration and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Magnum Mining and Exploration's current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Magnum Mining and Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Magnum Mining and Exploration (ASX:MGU) has a current Operating Margin % of 0.00%. The current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. 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 Magnum Mining and Exploration (ASX:MGU), the current Operating Margin % is 0.00% 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.
Magnum Mining and Exploration Business Description
Magnum Mining and Exploration Ltd is engaged in the exploration of natural resources. It is focused on the development of its Rare Earth Elements (REE) and Copper and Gold projects, which include the Parker Gold and La Cienega Projects in western Arizona and the Mormon Canyon Cu-Au-Ag Project in north eastern Idaho, USA. Additionally, the company holds interests in the Buena Vista Magnetite Project and is focused on the joint development of a novel combination of technologies to produce pulp, bio-chemicals, and green pig iron with another firm. Geographically, the company has its presence in Australia, the United States, and Brazil.
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