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Lygend Resources & Technology Co Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lygend Resources & Technology Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:02245'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.67 Med: 10.13 Max: 18.14
Current: 14.4
HKSE:02245's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 64.72% of 839
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 6.32
vs HKSE:02245: 14.40
Lygend Resources & Technology Co (HKSE:02245) 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.
Lygend Resources & Technology Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Lygend Resources & Technology Co 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.
Lygend Resources & Technology Co Operating Margin % Chart
Lygend Resources & Technology Co Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Lygend Resources & Technology 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.
Lygend Resources & Technology Co Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lygend Resources & Technology Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lygend Resources & Technology Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Lygend Resources & Technology 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.
* 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.
Lygend Resources & Technology Co (HKSE:02245) has a Operating Margin % of 14.26% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Lygend Resources & Technology Co and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 10.13. Over the past decade, Lygend Resources & Technology Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.67 to 18.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Lygend Resources & Technology Co ranks #296 out of 839 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 35.3%.
Is Lygend Resources & Technology Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Lygend Resources & Technology Co's current Operating Margin % of 14.26% is 41% above median its 10-year median of 10.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.67 to a high of 18.14. The Metals & Mining industry median Operating Margin % is 6.32. Lygend Resources & Technology Co's value of 14.26% is 125.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lygend Resources & Technology Co ranks #296 out of 839 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lygend Resources & Technology Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lygend Resources & Technology Co's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lygend Resources & Technology Co ranks #296 out of 839 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Lygend Resources & Technology Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.32. Lygend Resources & Technology Co's value of 14.26% is 125.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Lygend Resources & Technology Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 8.67 to 18.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.13 vs. the industry median of 6.32, Lygend Resources & Technology 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median Operating Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 6.32, based on 839 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. Lygend Resources & Technology Co's current Operating Margin % of 14.26% is 125.6% 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 Lygend Resources & Technology Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lygend Resources & Technology Co's current Operating Margin % is 14.26%, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 10.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lygend Resources & Technology Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lygend Resources & Technology Co (HKSE:02245) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$16.81, compared to a current price of HK$14.75 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 14.26%, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 10.13 and 125.6% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 6.32. Lygend Resources & Technology Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Lygend Resources & Technology Co (HKSE:02245), the current Operating Margin % is 14.26% 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 Lygend Resources & Technology Co (HKSE:02245) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lygend Resources & Technology Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$14.75 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$16.81.
GuruFocus considers Lygend Resources & Technology Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:02245:
Operating Margin %: 14.26% (41% above median its 10-year median of 10.13)
GF Value™: HK$16.81 vs. price of HK$14.75 (12.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 125.6% above the Metals & Mining median (#296 of 839)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:02245 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lygend Resources & Technology Co Ltd is engaged in both trading and producing nickel products. The company has a comprehensive product and service portfolio covering multiple areas across the nickel industry value chain, from upstream sourcing of nickel resources, trading and production of nickel products, to equipment manufacturing and sale. Its products are widely used in various downstream sectors, including the NEV and stainless steel industries. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from Mainland China and the rest from other regions.
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