JL Mag Rare-Earth CoFRA:3KLA -2.49%95 Operating Margin % is 12.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 12.08. GuruFocus rates FRA:3KLA with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.59 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,038 Industrial Products companies, JL Mag Rare-Earth Co ranks better than 71.13% on this metric.
JL Mag Rare-Earth Co Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -13.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for JL Mag Rare-Earth Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:3KLA'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.59 Med: 12.08 Max: 20.14
Current: 11.24
FRA:3KLA's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 71.13% of 3038
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.53
vs FRA:3KLA: 11.24
JL Mag Rare-Earth Co's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -13.70% per year.
JL Mag Rare-Earth Co (FRA:3KLA) 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.
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JL Mag Rare-Earth Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JL Mag Rare-Earth Co'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.
FRA:3KLA vs ATI, CRS, MLI: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, JL Mag Rare-Earth Co'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.
JL Mag Rare-Earth Co Operating Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, JL Mag Rare-Earth Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JL Mag Rare-Earth Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
JL Mag Rare-Earth Co 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.
JL Mag Rare-Earth Co's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 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.
JL Mag Rare-Earth Co (FRA:3KLA) has a Operating Margin % of 12.04% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on JL Mag Rare-Earth Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.08. Over the past decade, JL Mag Rare-Earth Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.59 to 20.14. According to the industry distribution chart, JL Mag Rare-Earth Co ranks #877 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 28.9%.
Is JL Mag Rare-Earth Co's Operating Margin % too high?
JL Mag Rare-Earth Co's current Operating Margin % of 12.04% is near median its 10-year median of 12.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.59 to a high of 20.14. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. JL Mag Rare-Earth Co's value of 12.04% is 84.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JL Mag Rare-Earth Co ranks #877 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, JL Mag Rare-Earth Co has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JL Mag Rare-Earth Co's Operating Margin % compare to ATI and CRS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, JL Mag Rare-Earth Co ranks #877 out of 3038 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts JL Mag Rare-Earth Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.53. JL Mag Rare-Earth Co's value of 12.04% is 84.4% above this benchmark. Historically, JL Mag Rare-Earth Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 4.59 to 20.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.08 vs. the industry median of 6.53, JL Mag Rare-Earth Co 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.53, based on 3,038 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. JL Mag Rare-Earth Co's current Operating Margin % of 12.04% is 84.4% 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 JL Mag Rare-Earth Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JL Mag Rare-Earth Co's current Operating Margin % is 12.04%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JL Mag Rare-Earth Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JL Mag Rare-Earth Co (FRA:3KLA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.59, compared to a current price of €1.96 — trading 23.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 12.04%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.08 and 84.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.53. JL Mag Rare-Earth Co's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 6 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 JL Mag Rare-Earth Co (FRA:3KLA), the current Operating Margin % is 12.04% 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 JL Mag Rare-Earth Co (FRA:3KLA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JL Mag Rare-Earth Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.96 is trading 23.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.59.
GuruFocus considers JL Mag Rare-Earth Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:3KLA:
Operating Margin %: 12.04% (near median its 10-year median of 12.08)
GF Value™: €1.59 vs. price of €1.96 (23.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84.4% above the Industrial Products median (#877 of 3038)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:3KLA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JL Mag Rare-Earth is a leading global producer of high-performance rare-earth permanent magnets. JL Mag focuses on the production and sale of NdFeB PMs, the most widely used type of REPMs, mainly made from an alloy of neodymium (Nd), iron (Fe), and boron (B). The firm is ranked first in the world by high-performance REPMs, according to Frost & Sullivan. JL Mag is also ranked first in the global grain boundary diffusion REPMs market. Its products have a wide array of applications, mainly in new energy vehicles, automotive parts, wind turbine generators, and energy-saving variable-frequency air-conditioners.
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