West Red Lake Gold MinesFRA:UJ0 -3.21%27 Operating Margin % is 20.06% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:UJ0 with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, West Red Lake Gold Mines ranks better than 75.39% on this metric.
West Red Lake Gold Mines (FRA:UJ0) 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.
Be Aware
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.
West Red Lake Gold Mines Operating Margin % Related Terms
West Red Lake Gold Mines 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.
For the Gold subindustry, West Red Lake Gold Mines'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.
West Red Lake Gold Mines Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, West Red Lake Gold Mines's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Red Lake Gold Mines's Operating Margin % falls into.
West Red Lake Gold Mines 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.
West Red Lake Gold Mines'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.
West Red Lake Gold Mines (FRA:UJ0) has a Operating Margin % of 20.06% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on West Red Lake Gold Mines and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, West Red Lake Gold Mines ranks #207 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 24.6%.
Is West Red Lake Gold Mines' Operating Margin % too high?
West Red Lake Gold Mines' current Operating Margin % is 20.06%. The Metals & Mining industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. West Red Lake Gold Mines' value of 20.06% is 246.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West Red Lake Gold Mines ranks #207 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, West Red Lake Gold Mines has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Red Lake Gold Mines' Operating Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, West Red Lake Gold Mines ranks #207 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This places West Red Lake Gold Mines in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. West Red Lake Gold Mines' value of 20.06% is 246.5% above this benchmark. 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. West Red Lake Gold Mines's current Operating Margin % of 20.06% is 246.5% 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 West Red Lake Gold Mines 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. West Red Lake Gold Mines's current Operating Margin % is 20.06%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West Red Lake Gold Mines stock overvalued right now?
West Red Lake Gold Mines (FRA:UJ0) has a current Operating Margin % of 20.06%. The current Operating Margin % is 20.06% and 246.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 5.79. West Red Lake Gold Mines' overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 3 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 West Red Lake Gold Mines (FRA:UJ0), the current Operating Margin % is 20.06% 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.
West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd operates in one reportable segment, being the acquisition, exploration, and development of gold properties. All of the Company's assets are located in Canada. Its projects include Madsen Mine and the Rowan Project.
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