AIC MinesIAUFF 39 Operating Margin % is 23.79% as of Dec. 2025, which is 166% above its 10-year median of 8.95. GuruFocus rates IAUFF with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, AIC Mines ranks better than 69.08% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. AIC Mines's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $17.5 Mil. AIC Mines's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $73.5 Mil. Therefore, AIC Mines's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 23.79%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AIC Mines's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
IAUFF'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.18 Med: 8.95 Max: 18.22
Current: 18.22
IAUFF's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 69.08% of 841
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 5.79
vs IAUFF: 18.22
AIC Mines's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
AIC Mines's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $17.5 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $25.0 Mil.
Warning Sign:
AIC Mines Ltd has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
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.
AIC Mines Operating Margin % Related Terms
AIC Mines Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AIC Mines'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 Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, AIC 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.
AIC Mines Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, AIC Mines's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AIC Mines'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.
AIC Mines'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.
AIC Mines (IAUFF) has a Operating Margin % of 23.79% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on AIC Mines and its competitors. This is 166% above median its historical median of 8.95. According to the industry distribution chart, AIC Mines ranks #260 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is AIC Mines' Operating Margin % too high?
AIC Mines' current Operating Margin % of 23.79% is 166% above median its 10-year median of 8.95. The Metals & Mining industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. AIC Mines' value of 23.79% is 310.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AIC Mines ranks #260 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AIC Mines has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AIC Mines' Operating Margin % compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, AIC Mines ranks #260 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts AIC Mines in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. AIC Mines' value of 23.79% is 310.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.95 vs. the industry median of 5.79, AIC Mines 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. AIC Mines's current Operating Margin % of 23.79% is 310.9% 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 AIC 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. AIC Mines's current Operating Margin % is 23.79%, which is 166% above median its own 10-year median of 8.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AIC Mines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AIC Mines (IAUFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.24, compared to a current price of $0.51 — trading 110.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 23.79%, which is 166% above median its 10-year median of 8.95 and 310.9% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 5.79. AIC Mines' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 7 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 AIC Mines (IAUFF), the current Operating Margin % is 23.79% 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 AIC Mines (IAUFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AIC Mines stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.51 is trading 110.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.24.
GuruFocus considers AIC Mines to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IAUFF:
Operating Margin %: 23.79% (166% above median its 10-year median of 8.95)
GF Value™: $0.24 vs. price of $0.51 (110.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 310.9% above the Metals & Mining median (#260 of 841)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IAUFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AIC Mines Ltd is engaged in exploration, mine development and production, mine operations, and the sale of copper concentrate in Australia. The company's key projects include the Jericho copper project located south of Eloise, the Eloise Regional Project, the Cannington Project, the Windsor base metal project, and the Pyramid gold projects south of Charters Towers. Additionally, it operates the Delamerian Project with three large exploration licenses in western New South Wales, the Marymia Project, and the Peake and Denison Project located in the Northeast Gawler region. The company operates in one geographical area, Australia, and two segments are mining, exploration, and corporate activities.
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