Volcan Compania MineraALIM:VOLCABC1 +2.44%28 Operating Margin % is 38.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 117% above its 10-year median of 17.82. GuruFocus rates LIM:VOLCABC1 with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of S/.0.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, Volcan Compania MineraA ranks better than 79.43% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Volcan Compania MineraA's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:VOLCABC1'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.25 Med: 17.82 Max: 30.22
Current: 30.22
LIM:VOLCABC1's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 79.43% of 841
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 5.79
vs LIM:VOLCABC1: 30.22
Volcan Compania MineraA (LIM:VOLCABC1) 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.
Volcan Compania MineraA Operating Margin % Related Terms
Volcan Compania MineraA Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Volcan Compania MineraA'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.
Volcan Compania MineraA Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Volcan Compania MineraA'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.
Volcan Compania MineraA Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Volcan Compania MineraA's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Volcan Compania MineraA's Operating Margin % falls into.
Volcan Compania MineraA 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.
Volcan Compania MineraA'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.
Volcan Compania MineraA (LIM:VOLCABC1) has a Operating Margin % of 38.65% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Volcan Compania MineraA and its competitors. This is 117% above median its historical median of 17.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Volcan Compania MineraA ranks #173 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 20.6%.
Is Volcan Compania MineraA's Operating Margin % too high?
Volcan Compania MineraA's current Operating Margin % of 38.65% is 117% above median its 10-year median of 17.82. The Metals & Mining industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. Volcan Compania MineraA's value of 38.65% is 567.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Volcan Compania MineraA ranks #173 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Volcan Compania MineraA has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volcan Compania MineraA's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Volcan Compania MineraA ranks #173 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Volcan Compania MineraA in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. Volcan Compania MineraA's value of 38.65% is 567.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.82 vs. the industry median of 5.79, Volcan Compania MineraA 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. Volcan Compania MineraA's current Operating Margin % of 38.65% is 567.5% 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 Volcan Compania MineraA 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. Volcan Compania MineraA's current Operating Margin % is 38.65%, which is 117% above median its own 10-year median of 17.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volcan Compania MineraA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volcan Compania MineraA (LIM:VOLCABC1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S/.0.30, compared to a current price of S/.0.84 — trading 180% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 38.65%, which is 117% above median its 10-year median of 17.82 and 567.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 5.79. Volcan Compania MineraA's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 6 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 Volcan Compania MineraA (LIM:VOLCABC1), the current Operating Margin % is 38.65% 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 Volcan Compania MineraA (LIM:VOLCABC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volcan Compania MineraA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S/.0.84 is trading 180% above its estimated GF Value™ of S/.0.30.
GuruFocus considers Volcan Compania MineraA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:VOLCABC1:
Operating Margin %: 38.65% (117% above median its 10-year median of 17.82)
GF Value™: S/.0.30 vs. price of S/.0.84 (180% above fair value)
Industry Position: 567.5% above the Metals & Mining median (#173 of 841)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:VOLCABC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Volcan Compania Minera SAA is a Peruvian mining company. All of its operations are located in the central mountains of the Peruvian Andes, which include operating units such as Yauli, Chungar, Alpamarca, and Cerro de Pasco. These four operating units include a total of 10 mines, seven concentrator plants, and an oxide leaching plant. Zinc constitutes the contribution to consolidated revenue, and with silver, makes up the vast majority of sales. In addition to the zinc and silver business, the company also mines lead, copper, and gold.
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