Aurelia MetalsHAM:YTR -3.45%55 Operating Margin % is 20.63% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 19.12. GuruFocus rates HAM:YTR with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.14. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, Aurelia Metals ranks better than 73.37% 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).
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Aurelia Metals Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aurelia 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 Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Aurelia 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.
Aurelia Metals Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Aurelia Metals's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aurelia 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.
Aurelia 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.
Aurelia Metals (HAM:YTR) has a Operating Margin % of 20.63% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Aurelia Metals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Aurelia Metals ranks #224 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 26.6%.
Is Aurelia Metals' Operating Margin % too high?
Aurelia Metals' current Operating Margin % of 20.63% is near median its 10-year median of 19.12. The Metals & Mining industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. Aurelia Metals' value of 20.63% is 256.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aurelia Metals ranks #224 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aurelia Metals has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aurelia Metals' Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Aurelia Metals ranks #224 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Aurelia Metals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. Aurelia Metals' value of 20.63% is 256.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.12 vs. the industry median of 5.79, Aurelia 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. Aurelia Metals's current Operating Margin % of 20.63% is 256.3% 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 Aurelia 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. Aurelia Metals's current Operating Margin % is 20.63%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aurelia Metals stock overvalued right now?
Aurelia Metals (HAM:YTR) has a current Operating Margin % of 20.63%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.14, compared to a current price of €0.17 — trading 20% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 20.63%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.12 and 256.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 5.79. Aurelia Metals' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Aurelia Metals (HAM:YTR), the current Operating Margin % is 20.63% 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 Aurelia Metals (HAM:YTR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aurelia Metals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.17 is trading 20% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.14.
Key valuation signals for HAM:YTR:
Operating Margin %: 20.63% (near median its 10-year median of 19.12)
GF Value™: €0.14 vs. price of €0.17 (20% above fair value)
Industry Position: 256.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#224 of 841)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:YTR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aurelia Metals Ltd is an Australian mining and exploration company with a strategic landholding in the Cobar Basin of western New South Wales. It operates three underground base metal mines across its Peak and Federation operations. The consolidated group's principal activities include the production of gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc, as well as mineral exploration. The Company is processing the Great Cobar Project, a consented high-grade copper development located at Peak. The company's segments include the Peak Mine and Hera Mine project, with the majority of revenue generated from Peak Mine.
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