Western Ridge ResourcesASX:WRX Operating Margin % is -23,744.83% as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 840 Metals & Mining companies, Western Ridge Resources ranks worse than 97.02% on this metric.
Western Ridge Resources (ASX:WRX) 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.
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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).
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.
Western Ridge Resources Operating Margin % Related Terms
Western Ridge Resources Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Western Ridge 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.
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Western Ridge 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.
Western Ridge Resources Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Western Ridge Resources's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Ridge Resources's Operating Margin % falls into.
Western Ridge 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.
Western Ridge Resources'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.
What does a Operating Margin % of -23,744.83% mean?
Western Ridge Resources (ASX:WRX) has a Operating Margin % of -23,744.83% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Western Ridge Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Ridge Resources ranks #815 out of 840 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 97%.
Is Western Ridge Resources' Operating Margin % too high?
Western Ridge Resources' current Operating Margin % is -23,744.83%. Based on the distribution chart, Western Ridge Resources ranks #815 out of 840 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Western Ridge Resources' Operating Margin % compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Western Ridge Resources ranks #815 out of 840 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Western Ridge Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.86. 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 5.86, based on 840 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 Western Ridge Resources and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Ridge Resources's current Operating Margin % is -23,744.83%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Ridge Resources stock overvalued right now?
Western Ridge Resources (ASX:WRX) has a current Operating Margin % of -23,744.83%. The current Operating Margin % is -23,744.83%. 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 Western Ridge Resources (ASX:WRX), the current Operating Margin % is -23,744.83% 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.
Western Ridge Resources Ltd is an ASX-listed exploration company focused on critical and precious metals projects. It holds exploration assets in Australia, the United States, and Brazil, including silver-dominant polymetallic and niobium-tantalum projects, and is engaged in the exploration and evaluation of mineral resources across its portfolio.
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