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The MarygoldMGLD +2.68%70 Operating Margin % is -1.89% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MGLD with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.02 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 654 Asset Management companies, The Marygold ranks worse than 71.71% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. The Marygold's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.14 Mil. The Marygold's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.19 Mil. Therefore, The Marygold's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.89%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Marygold's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MGLD'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -22.19 Med: 8.47 Max: 31.9
Current: -9.12
MGLD's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 71.71% of 654
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 16.59
vs MGLD: -9.12
The Marygold's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
The Marygold's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.14 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3.10 Mil.
The Marygold (AMEX:MGLD) 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.
The Marygold Operating Margin % Related Terms
The Marygold Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Marygold'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.
MGLD vs TGE, BENF, FMY: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, The Marygold'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.
The Marygold Operating Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, The Marygold's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Marygold'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.
The Marygold's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
The Marygold (MGLD) has a Operating Margin % of -1.89% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on The Marygold and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Marygold ranks #469 out of 654 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is The Marygold's Operating Margin % too high?
The Marygold's current Operating Margin % is -1.89%. Based on the distribution chart, The Marygold ranks #469 out of 654 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Marygold has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Marygold's Operating Margin % compare to TGE and BENF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, The Marygold ranks #469 out of 654 companies for Operating Margin %. This places The Marygold in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 16.59. 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 16.59, based on 654 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. 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 The Marygold and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Operating Margin % is 16.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Marygold's current Operating Margin % is -1.89%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Marygold stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Marygold (MGLD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.02, compared to a current price of $1.15 — trading 12.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -1.89%. The Marygold's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 1 warning sign 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 The Marygold (MGLD), the current Operating Margin % is -1.89% 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 The Marygold (MGLD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Marygold stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.15 is trading 12.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.02.
GuruFocus considers The Marygold to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MGLD:
Operating Margin %: -1.89%
GF Value™: $1.02 vs. price of $1.15 (12.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MGLD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Marygold Companies Inc is an international holding company focused on acquiring and growing profitable businesses. Its main segments include U.S. Fund Management through USCF Investments, Food Products via Gourmet Foods and Printstock Products in New Zealand, Beauty Products under the Original Sprout brand, and formerly Security Systems through Brigadier, sold in 2025. The majority of revenue comes from fund management. The company operates in the USA, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Canada, with the majority of revenue generated from the USA. Its business approach focuses on strengthening financial services, expanding fintech, and managing a diverse portfolio for growth.
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