Capricorn MetalsCRNLF 62 Operating Margin % is 60.38% as of Dec. 2025, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 43.34. GuruFocus rates CRNLF with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, Capricorn Metals ranks better than 96.55% 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).
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.
Capricorn Metals Operating Margin % Related Terms
Capricorn Metals Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Capricorn Metals'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 Gold subindustry, Capricorn Metals'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.
Capricorn Metals Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Capricorn Metals's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Capricorn Metals'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.
Capricorn Metals'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.
Capricorn Metals (CRNLF) has a Operating Margin % of 60.38% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Capricorn Metals and its competitors. This is 39% above median its historical median of 43.34. Over the past decade, Capricorn Metals' Operating Margin % has ranged from 41.87 to 58.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Capricorn Metals ranks #29 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is Capricorn Metals' Operating Margin % too high?
Capricorn Metals' current Operating Margin % of 60.38% is 39% above median its 10-year median of 43.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.87 to a high of 58.54. The Metals & Mining industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. Capricorn Metals' value of 60.38% is 942.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Capricorn Metals ranks #29 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Capricorn Metals has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capricorn Metals' Operating Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Capricorn Metals ranks #29 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Capricorn Metals in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. Capricorn Metals' value of 60.38% is 942.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Capricorn Metals' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 41.87 to 58.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.34 vs. the industry median of 5.79, Capricorn Metals 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. Capricorn Metals's current Operating Margin % of 60.38% is 942.8% 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 Capricorn Metals 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. Capricorn Metals's current Operating Margin % is 60.38%, which is 39% above median its own 10-year median of 43.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capricorn Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capricorn Metals (CRNLF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.65, compared to a current price of $8.83 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 60.38%, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 43.34 and 942.8% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 5.79. Capricorn Metals' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Capricorn Metals (CRNLF), the current Operating Margin % is 60.38% 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 Capricorn Metals (CRNLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capricorn Metals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.83 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.65.
GuruFocus considers Capricorn Metals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CRNLF:
Operating Margin %: 60.38% (39% above median its 10-year median of 43.34)
GF Value™: $7.65 vs. price of $8.83 (15.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 942.8% above the Metals & Mining median (#29 of 841)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CRNLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Capricorn Metals Ltd is a mineral exploration and project evaluation company. The company's reportable segments includes the Karlawinda gold project and the Mount Gibson Gold project. It derives maximum revenue from Karlawinda gold project.
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