Mineral & Financial Investments (LSE:MAFL) 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.
Mineral & Financial Investments Operating Margin % Related Terms
Mineral & Financial Investments 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.
Mineral & Financial Investments Operating Margin % Chart
LSE:MAFL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Mineral & Financial Investments'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.
Mineral & Financial Investments Operating Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Mineral & Financial Investments's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mineral & Financial Investments's Operating Margin % falls into.
Mineral & Financial Investments 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.
* 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.
Mineral & Financial Investments (LSE:MAFL) has a Operating Margin % of 87.25% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Mineral & Financial Investments and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mineral & Financial Investments ranks #190 out of 656 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 29%.
Is Mineral & Financial Investments' Operating Margin % too high?
Mineral & Financial Investments' current Operating Margin % is 87.25%. The Asset Management industry median Operating Margin % is 17.00. Mineral & Financial Investments' value of 87.25% is 413.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mineral & Financial Investments ranks #190 out of 656 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mineral & Financial Investments has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mineral & Financial Investments' Operating Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Mineral & Financial Investments ranks #190 out of 656 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Mineral & Financial Investments in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 17.00. Mineral & Financial Investments' value of 87.25% is 413.2% above this benchmark. 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Operating Margin % among Asset Management companies is 17.00, based on 656 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. Mineral & Financial Investments's current Operating Margin % of 87.25% is 413.2% 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 Mineral & Financial Investments and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 17.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mineral & Financial Investments's current Operating Margin % is 87.25%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mineral & Financial Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mineral & Financial Investments (LSE:MAFL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.13, compared to a current price of £0.45 — trading 60.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 87.25% and 413.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 17.00. Mineral & Financial Investments' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 2 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 Mineral & Financial Investments (LSE:MAFL), the current Operating Margin % is 87.25% 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 Mineral & Financial Investments (LSE:MAFL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mineral & Financial Investments stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.45 is trading 60.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.13.
GuruFocus considers Mineral & Financial Investments to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MAFL:
Operating Margin %: 87.25%
GF Value™: £1.13 vs. price of £0.45 (60.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 413.2% above the Asset Management median (#190 of 656)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MAFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mineral & Financial Investments Business Description
Mineral & Financial Investments Ltd is an investment company, invests in natural resources, minerals, metals, and oil and gas projects. It invests in securities of quoted and unquoted companies and their assets, units in open-ended investment companies, exchange traded funds, physical commodities, derivatives, and other hybrid securities. In addition, the company focuses on providing capital for mining companies that require finance for their projects and also offer advisory services to its investee companies.
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