Sylvania PlatinumFRA:31L 82 Operating Margin % is 45.96% as of Dec. 2025, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 29.10. GuruFocus rates FRA:31L with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.47 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, Sylvania Platinum ranks better than 85.97% 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.
Sylvania Platinum Operating Margin % Related Terms
Sylvania Platinum Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sylvania Platinum'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, Sylvania Platinum'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.
Sylvania Platinum Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sylvania Platinum's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sylvania Platinum'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.
Sylvania Platinum'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.
Sylvania Platinum (FRA:31L) has a Operating Margin % of 45.96% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sylvania Platinum and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 29.10. Over the past decade, Sylvania Platinum's Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.58 to 68.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #118 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is Sylvania Platinum's Operating Margin % too high?
Sylvania Platinum's current Operating Margin % of 45.96% is 58% above median its 10-year median of 29.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.58 to a high of 68.28. The Metals & Mining industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. Sylvania Platinum's value of 45.96% is 693.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #118 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sylvania Platinum has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sylvania Platinum's Operating Margin % compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sylvania Platinum ranks #118 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Sylvania Platinum in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. Sylvania Platinum's value of 45.96% is 693.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Sylvania Platinum's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 10.58 to 68.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.10 vs. the industry median of 5.79, Sylvania Platinum 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. Sylvania Platinum's current Operating Margin % of 45.96% is 693.8% 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 Sylvania Platinum 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. Sylvania Platinum's current Operating Margin % is 45.96%, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 29.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sylvania Platinum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sylvania Platinum (FRA:31L) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.47, compared to a current price of €0.96 — trading 34.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 45.96%, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 29.10 and 693.8% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 5.79. Sylvania Platinum's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Sylvania Platinum (FRA:31L), the current Operating Margin % is 45.96% 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 Sylvania Platinum (FRA:31L) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sylvania Platinum stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.96 is trading 34.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.47.
GuruFocus considers Sylvania Platinum to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:31L:
Operating Margin %: 45.96% (58% above median its 10-year median of 29.10)
GF Value™: €1.47 vs. price of €0.96 (34.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 693.8% above the Metals & Mining median (#118 of 841)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:31L stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sylvania Platinum Ltd is a South Africa-based company producing platinum group metals (PGMs) such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium. The company's core business is the retreatment of PGM-rich chrome tailings material. Its operating segments include Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO), Exploration Projects, Joint Venture, and Other. It generates maximum revenue from the Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO) segment. Geographically, it derives revenue from South Africa. It also holds prospecting and mining rights for several PGM projects on the Northern Limb of the Bushveld Igneous Complex.
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