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.
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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.
Santacruz Silver Mining Operating Margin % Related Terms
Santacruz Silver Mining Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Santacruz Silver Mining'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.
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Santacruz Silver Mining'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.
Santacruz Silver Mining Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Santacruz Silver Mining's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Santacruz Silver Mining'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.
Santacruz Silver Mining'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.
Santacruz Silver Mining (LTS:0R20) has a Operating Margin % of 26.58% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Santacruz Silver Mining and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Santacruz Silver Mining ranks #216 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is Santacruz Silver Mining's Operating Margin % too high?
Santacruz Silver Mining's current Operating Margin % is 26.58%. The Metals & Mining industry median Operating Margin % is 5.72. Santacruz Silver Mining's value of 26.58% is 364.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Santacruz Silver Mining ranks #216 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Santacruz Silver Mining has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Santacruz Silver Mining's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Santacruz Silver Mining ranks #216 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Santacruz Silver Mining in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.72. Santacruz Silver Mining's value of 26.58% is 364.7% 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 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. Santacruz Silver Mining's current Operating Margin % of 26.58% is 364.7% 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 Santacruz Silver Mining 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. Santacruz Silver Mining's current Operating Margin % is 26.58%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Santacruz Silver Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santacruz Silver Mining (LTS:0R20) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$2.58, compared to a current price of C$9.06 — trading 251% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 26.58% and 364.7% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 5.72. Santacruz Silver Mining's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Santacruz Silver Mining (LTS:0R20), the current Operating Margin % is 26.58% 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 Santacruz Silver Mining (LTS:0R20) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Santacruz Silver Mining stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$9.06 is trading 251% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$2.58.
GuruFocus considers Santacruz Silver Mining to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0R20:
Operating Margin %: 26.58%
GF Value™: C$2.58 vs. price of C$9.06 (251% above fair value)
Industry Position: 364.7% above the Metals & Mining median (#216 of 841)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0R20 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Santacruz Silver Mining Ltd is engaged in the operation, acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties in Latin America, with a primary focus on silver and zinc, including lead and copper. The company earns the majority of its revenue from Zinc and Silver. The company's reportable operating segments are the Bolivar mine and processing plant, the Porco mine and processing plant, the Caballo Blanco Group, San Lucas, Zimapa mine and processing plant, and Corporate and Other activities. Key revenue is generated from Zimapan.
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