Zimplats HoldingsASX:ZIM -6.15%75 Operating Margin % is 33.32% as of Dec. 2025, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 27.98. GuruFocus rates ASX:ZIM with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of A$22.70 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, Zimplats Holdings ranks better than 74.79% 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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Zimplats Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zimplats Holdings'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, Zimplats Holdings'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.
Zimplats Holdings Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Zimplats Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zimplats Holdings'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.
Zimplats Holdings'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.
Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) has a Operating Margin % of 33.32% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Zimplats Holdings and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 27.98. Over the past decade, Zimplats Holdings' Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.48 to 59.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Zimplats Holdings ranks #212 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 25.2%.
Is Zimplats Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Zimplats Holdings' current Operating Margin % of 33.32% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 27.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.48 to a high of 59.01. The Metals & Mining industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. Zimplats Holdings' value of 33.32% is 475.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zimplats Holdings ranks #212 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zimplats Holdings has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zimplats Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Zimplats Holdings ranks #212 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Zimplats Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. Zimplats Holdings' value of 33.32% is 475.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Zimplats Holdings' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.48 to 59.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.98 vs. the industry median of 5.79, Zimplats Holdings 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 5.79, 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. Zimplats Holdings's current Operating Margin % of 33.32% is 475.5% 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 Zimplats Holdings 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. Zimplats Holdings's current Operating Margin % is 33.32%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 27.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zimplats Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$22.70, compared to a current price of A$12.67 — trading 44.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 33.32%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 27.98 and 475.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 5.79. Zimplats Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 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 Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM), the current Operating Margin % is 33.32% 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 Zimplats Holdings (ASX:ZIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zimplats Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$12.67 is trading 44.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$22.70.
GuruFocus considers Zimplats Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ZIM:
Operating Margin %: 33.32% (19% above median its 10-year median of 27.98)
GF Value™: A$22.70 vs. price of A$12.67 (44.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 475.5% above the Metals & Mining median (#212 of 841)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:ZIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zimplats Holdings Ltd is engaged in the production of the platinum group and associated metals such as platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium, and other associated metals (nickel, gold, copper, cobalt, and silver) from the Great Dyke in Zimbabwe. The Group operates as a vertically integrated mining concern and is managed as a single segment. The Group's operations are based in one geographical location, Zimbabwe. The Company operates mines in Ngezi and has processing plants in Selous and Ngezi.
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