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Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeALIM:CVERDEC1 +4.51%79 Operating Margin % is 42.10% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 38.99. GuruFocus rates LIM:CVERDEC1 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $47.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA ranks better than 87.51% on this metric.
Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde SAA operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:CVERDEC1'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.48 Med: 38.99 Max: 70.82
Current: 42.1
LIM:CVERDEC1's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 87.51% of 841
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 5.79
vs LIM:CVERDEC1: 42.10
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.
Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA Operating Margin % Related Terms
Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA 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.
LIM:CVERDEC1 vs SCCO, FCX: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA'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.
Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA'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.
* 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.
Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA (LIM:CVERDEC1) has a Operating Margin % of 42.10% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 38.99. Over the past decade, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Operating Margin % has ranged from 21.48 to 70.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA ranks #105 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Operating Margin % too high?
Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's current Operating Margin % of 42.10% is near median its 10-year median of 38.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.48 to a high of 70.82. The Metals & Mining industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's value of 42.10% is 627.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA ranks #105 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's Operating Margin % compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA ranks #105 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's value of 42.10% is 627.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 21.48 to 70.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.99 vs. the industry median of 5.79, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA 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. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's current Operating Margin % of 42.10% is 627.1% 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 Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA 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. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's current Operating Margin % is 42.10%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA (LIM:CVERDEC1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $47.56, compared to a current price of $72.53 — trading 52.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 42.10%, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.99 and 627.1% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 5.79. Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA (LIM:CVERDEC1), the current Operating Margin % is 42.10% 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 Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA (LIM:CVERDEC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $72.53 is trading 52.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $47.56.
GuruFocus considers Sociedad Minera Cerro VerdeA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:CVERDEC1:
Operating Margin %: 42.10% (near median its 10-year median of 38.99)
GF Value™: $47.56 vs. price of $72.53 (52.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 627.1% above the Metals & Mining median (#105 of 841)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:CVERDEC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde SAA is involved in the exploration, extraction, production and sale of copper from deposits located in the southwest of the Arequipa city.
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