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.
Timeless Resources Holdings Operating Margin % Related Terms
Timeless Resources Holdings 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 Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Timeless Resources Holdings'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.
Timeless Resources Holdings Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Timeless Resources Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Timeless Resources Holdings'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.
Timeless Resources Holdings's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 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.
Timeless Resources Holdings (HAM:TLW0) has a Operating Margin % of -5.32% as of Sep. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Timeless Resources Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Timeless Resources Holdings ranks #589 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 70%.
Is Timeless Resources Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Timeless Resources Holdings' current Operating Margin % is -5.32%. Based on the distribution chart, Timeless Resources Holdings ranks #589 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Timeless Resources Holdings has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Timeless Resources Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Timeless Resources Holdings ranks #589 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Timeless Resources Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.72. 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 5.72, 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. 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 Timeless Resources Holdings and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Timeless Resources Holdings's current Operating Margin % is -5.32%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Timeless Resources Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Timeless Resources Holdings (HAM:TLW0) has a current Operating Margin % of -5.32%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.04, compared to a current price of €0.01 — trading 65% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -5.32%. Timeless Resources Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 2 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 Timeless Resources Holdings (HAM:TLW0), the current Operating Margin % is -5.32% as of Sep. 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 Timeless Resources Holdings (HAM:TLW0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Timeless Resources Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.01 is trading 65% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.04.
Key valuation signals for HAM:TLW0:
Operating Margin %: -5.32%
GF Value™: €0.04 vs. price of €0.01 (65% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:TLW0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Timeless Resources Holdings Ltd acts as an investment holding company. The company operates through two segments, Mining and Metal Business and Software and Innovation Business. the Mining and Metal business is involved in the exploration, development and exploitation of mines and trading of meta. The Software and Innovation Business segment is into research, development, and sale agency of bio and nanomaterials products as well as investments in startup funds, software maintenance, and development services. In addition to these operating segments, the Group has an investment in various projects including e-sports tournament services, nano applications as well as smart farming solutions and services. Its geographical segments are Hong Kong and Mainland China.
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