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Compania Minera PoderosaALIM:PODERC1 86 Operating Margin % is 29.66% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 29.93. GuruFocus rates LIM:PODERC1 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of S/.9.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 849 Metals & Mining companies, Compania Minera PoderosaA ranks better than 77.62% on this metric.
Compania Minera Poderosa SAA operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -8.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compania Minera PoderosaA's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:PODERC1'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.66 Med: 29.93 Max: 38.02
Current: 29.66
LIM:PODERC1's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 77.62% of 849
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 6.39
vs LIM:PODERC1: 29.66
Compania Minera PoderosaA (LIM:PODERC1) 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.
Compania Minera PoderosaA Operating Margin % Related Terms
Compania Minera PoderosaA 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.
Compania Minera PoderosaA Operating Margin % Chart
LIM:PODERC1 vs HL, SIND: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Compania Minera PoderosaA'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.
Compania Minera PoderosaA Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Compania Minera PoderosaA's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compania Minera PoderosaA's Operating Margin % falls into.
Compania Minera PoderosaA 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.
Compania Minera PoderosaA'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.
Compania Minera PoderosaA (LIM:PODERC1) has a Operating Margin % of 29.66% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Compania Minera PoderosaA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.93. Over the past decade, Compania Minera PoderosaA's Operating Margin % has ranged from 21.66 to 38.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Compania Minera PoderosaA ranks #190 out of 849 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is Compania Minera PoderosaA's Operating Margin % too high?
Compania Minera PoderosaA's current Operating Margin % of 29.66% is near median its 10-year median of 29.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.66 to a high of 38.02. The Metals & Mining industry median Operating Margin % is 6.39. Compania Minera PoderosaA's value of 29.66% is 364.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compania Minera PoderosaA ranks #190 out of 849 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Compania Minera PoderosaA has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compania Minera PoderosaA's Operating Margin % compare to HL and SIND?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Compania Minera PoderosaA ranks #190 out of 849 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Compania Minera PoderosaA in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.39. Compania Minera PoderosaA's value of 29.66% is 364.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Compania Minera PoderosaA's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 21.66 to 38.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.93 vs. the industry median of 6.39, Compania Minera PoderosaA 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 6.39, based on 849 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. Compania Minera PoderosaA's current Operating Margin % of 29.66% is 364.2% 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 Compania Minera PoderosaA and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compania Minera PoderosaA's current Operating Margin % is 29.66%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compania Minera PoderosaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania Minera PoderosaA (LIM:PODERC1) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is S/.9.51, compared to a current price of S/.9.40 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 29.66%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.93 and 364.2% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 6.39. Compania Minera PoderosaA's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 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 Compania Minera PoderosaA (LIM:PODERC1), the current Operating Margin % is 29.66% 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 Compania Minera PoderosaA (LIM:PODERC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compania Minera PoderosaA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S/.9.40 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of S/.9.51.
GuruFocus considers Compania Minera PoderosaA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:PODERC1:
Operating Margin %: 29.66% (near median its 10-year median of 29.93)
GF Value™: S/.9.51 vs. price of S/.9.40 (1.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 364.2% above the Metals & Mining median (#190 of 849)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:PODERC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compania Minera Poderosa S.A. is engaged in the exploitation, extraction, stockpiling, precipitation, and smelting of gold to produce gold bullion. Its mining and metallurgical activities are carried out at the Poderosa Mining Unit located in the district of Pataz, department of La Libertad, Peru. The Company has entered into contracts for the refining and sale of gold and silver with Asahi Refining Canada Limited and Argor Heraeus Switzerland. The Company identifies the Maranon and Santa Maria Production Units as a single reportable segment.
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