Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) Operating Margin %: -1,227.05% (As of Dec. 2025)


ASX:VUL Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd ASX:VUL
57 GF Score
Price A$3.12
GF Value A$3.48
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Vulcan Energy Resources Operating Margin %?

Vulcan Energy Resources ASX:VUL -4.00% 57 Operating Margin % is -1,227.05% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:VUL with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, Vulcan Energy Resources ranks worse than 86.92% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Vulcan Energy Resources's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-91.12 Mil. Vulcan Energy Resources's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$7.43 Mil. Therefore, Vulcan Energy Resources's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -1,227.05%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Vulcan Energy Resources's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:VUL' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1246.98   Med: -771.36   Max: -625.04
Current: -1246.98


ASX:VUL's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than
86.92% of 841 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 5.79 vs ASX:VUL: -1246.98

Vulcan Energy Resources's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.

Vulcan Energy Resources's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-91.12 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-161.88 Mil.


Vulcan Energy Resources  (ASX:VUL) 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 Nokia’s 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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Vulcan Energy Resources Operating Margin % Related Terms


Vulcan Energy Resources Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vulcan Energy Resources'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.

Vulcan Energy Resources Operating Margin % Chart

Vulcan Energy Resources Annual Data
Trend Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 -625.04 -808.36 -734.36 -1,246.90

Vulcan Energy Resources Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -820.29 -802.24 -675.99 -1,273.61 -1,227.05

Vulcan Energy Resources Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Vulcan Energy Resources'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.


Vulcan Energy Resources Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Vulcan Energy Resources's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vulcan Energy Resources's Operating Margin % falls into.


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Vulcan Energy Resources 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.

Vulcan Energy Resources's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-161.511 / 12.953
=-1,246.90 %

Vulcan Energy Resources's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-91.121 / 7.426
=-1,227.05 %

* 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 Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of -1,227.05% mean?
Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) has a Operating Margin % of -1,227.05% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Vulcan Energy Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vulcan Energy Resources ranks #731 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 86.9%.
Is Vulcan Energy Resources' Operating Margin % too high?
Vulcan Energy Resources' current Operating Margin % is -1,227.05%. Based on the distribution chart, Vulcan Energy Resources ranks #731 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vulcan Energy Resources has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vulcan Energy Resources' Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Vulcan Energy Resources ranks #731 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Vulcan Energy Resources 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 Vulcan Energy Resources 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. Vulcan Energy Resources's current Operating Margin % is -1,227.05%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vulcan Energy Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.48, compared to a current price of A$3.12 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -1,227.05%. Vulcan Energy Resources' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 2 warning signs 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 Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL), the current Operating Margin % is -1,227.05% 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 Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vulcan Energy Resources stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$3.12 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.48. GuruFocus considers Vulcan Energy Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:VUL:

  • Operating Margin %: -1,227.05%
  • GF Value™: A$3.48 vs. price of A$3.12 (10.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:VUL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vulcan Energy Resources Business Description

Other Exchanges VULNF:USAVUL:Germany
Address 1 Spring Street, Level 11, Perth, WA, AUS, 6000
Website https://v-er.eu
Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd is engaged in geothermal energy and lithium exploration and production. The company's Lionheart Project is an integrated lithium and renewable energy project that produces battery-quality lithium from naturally heated subsurface brine in the Upper Rhine Valley, to deliver a local source of sustainable lithium for the European battery industry, with a co-product of renewable energy for local heating needs. It has developed an aluminate-based sorbent, VULSORB, to produce lithium from subsurface brine and harnesses geothermal energy from its operations in the Upper Rhine Valley. The company has three operating segments based on geographical location: Germany, which derives the maximum revenue, other European countries, and Australia.
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