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.
Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC Operating Margin % Related Terms
Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC 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.
BUE:ALUA vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC'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.
Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC'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.
Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC'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.
Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC (BUE:ALUA) has a Operating Margin % of 21.42% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 14.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC ranks #295 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 35.1%.
Is Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's Operating Margin % too high?
Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's current Operating Margin % of 21.42% is 51% above median its 10-year median of 14.21. The Metals & Mining industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's value of 21.42% is 269.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC ranks #295 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's Operating Margin % compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC ranks #295 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's value of 21.42% is 269.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.21 vs. the industry median of 5.79, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC 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. Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's current Operating Margin % of 21.42% is 269.9% 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 Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC 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. Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's current Operating Margin % is 21.42%, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 14.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC (BUE:ALUA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS1,018.78, compared to a current price of ARS990.00 — trading 2.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 21.42%, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 14.21 and 269.9% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 5.79. Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 5 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 Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC (BUE:ALUA), the current Operating Margin % is 21.42% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC (BUE:ALUA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ARS990.00 is trading 2.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS1,018.78.
GuruFocus considers Aluar Aluminio ArgentinoIC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:ALUA:
Operating Margin %: 21.42% (51% above median its 10-year median of 14.21)
GF Value™: ARS1,018.78 vs. price of ARS990.00 (2.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 269.9% above the Metals & Mining median (#295 of 841)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:ALUA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aluar Aluminio Argentino SAIC is an Argentina based company engaged in manufacturing aluminum and aluminum products. It is used for aerospace, electrical component, construction, and transportation industries. The company offers rolling and alloy ingots, extrusion billets, rods, beams and zinc sows, among others. It also offers integrated solutions for engineering, manufacturing, construction, assembly and industrial services projects.
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