Industrias PenolesB de CVIPOAF -5.29%82 Operating Margin % is 45.62% as of Mar. 2026, which is 184% above its 10-year median of 16.06. GuruFocus rates IPOAF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.52 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, Industrias PenolesB de CV ranks better than 82.76% on this metric.
Industrias PenolesB de CV (OTCPK:IPOAF) 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.
Industrias PenolesB de CV Operating Margin % Related Terms
Industrias PenolesB de CV 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.
Industrias PenolesB de CV Operating Margin % Chart
Industrias PenolesB de CV Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Industrias PenolesB de CV'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.
Industrias PenolesB de CV Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Industrias PenolesB de CV's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Industrias PenolesB de CV's Operating Margin % falls into.
Industrias PenolesB de CV 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.
Industrias PenolesB de CV'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.
Industrias PenolesB de CV (IPOAF) has a Operating Margin % of 45.62% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Industrias PenolesB de CV and its competitors. This is 184% above median its historical median of 16.06. Over the past decade, Industrias PenolesB de CV's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.21 to 35.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Industrias PenolesB de CV ranks #145 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is Industrias PenolesB de CV's Operating Margin % too high?
Industrias PenolesB de CV's current Operating Margin % of 45.62% is 184% above median its 10-year median of 16.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.21 to a high of 35.63. The Metals & Mining industry median Operating Margin % is 5.72. Industrias PenolesB de CV's value of 45.62% is 697.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Industrias PenolesB de CV ranks #145 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Industrias PenolesB de CV has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Industrias PenolesB de CV's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Industrias PenolesB de CV ranks #145 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Industrias PenolesB de CV in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.72. Industrias PenolesB de CV's value of 45.62% is 697.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Industrias PenolesB de CV's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.21 to 35.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.06 vs. the industry median of 5.72, Industrias PenolesB de CV 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 5.72, 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. Industrias PenolesB de CV's current Operating Margin % of 45.62% is 697.6% 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 Industrias PenolesB de CV 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. Industrias PenolesB de CV's current Operating Margin % is 45.62%, which is 184% above median its own 10-year median of 16.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Industrias PenolesB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrias PenolesB de CV (IPOAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.52, compared to a current price of $42.62 — trading 54.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 45.62%, which is 184% above median its 10-year median of 16.06 and 697.6% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 5.72. Industrias PenolesB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 82/100. 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 Industrias PenolesB de CV (IPOAF), the current Operating Margin % is 45.62% 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.
Is Industrias PenolesB de CV (IPOAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrias PenolesB de CV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $42.62 is trading 54.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $27.52.
GuruFocus considers Industrias PenolesB de CV to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IPOAF:
Operating Margin %: 45.62% (184% above median its 10-year median of 16.06)
GF Value™: $27.52 vs. price of $42.62 (54.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 697.6% above the Metals & Mining median (#145 of 841)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IPOAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Industrias Penoles SAB de CV engages in the exploration, extraction, and sale of mineral concentrates and ores in Mexico, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, and internationally. It operates through Precious Metal, Base Metal, Metallurgical, and Other segments. The company is also involved in the smelting and refining of non-ferrous metals. It explores zinc, copper, gold, silver, bismuth deposits, and Others.
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