MaterionMTRN +1.61%73 Operating Margin % is 6.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 6.05. GuruFocus rates MTRN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $133.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, Materion ranks better than 50.42% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Materion's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $37 Mil. Materion's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $550 Mil. Therefore, Materion's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.71%.
Good Sign:
Materion Corp operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Materion's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MTRN'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.33 Med: 6.05 Max: 8.44
Current: 6.2
MTRN's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 50.42% of 841
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 5.72
vs MTRN: 6.20
Materion's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 20.40% per year.
Materion's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $37 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $119 Mil.
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.
Materion Operating Margin % Related Terms
Materion Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Materion'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.
MTRN vs EMAT, USAR, TMC: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Materion'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.
Materion Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Materion's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Materion'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.
Materion'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.
Materion (MTRN) has a Operating Margin % of 6.71% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Materion and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 6.05. Over the past decade, Materion's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.33 to 8.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Materion ranks #417 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 49.6%.
Is Materion's Operating Margin % too high?
Materion's current Operating Margin % of 6.71% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 6.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.33 to a high of 8.44. The Metals & Mining industry median Operating Margin % is 5.72. Materion's value of 6.71% is 17.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Materion ranks #417 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Materion has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Materion's Operating Margin % compare to EMAT and USAR?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Materion ranks #417 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Materion in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.72. Materion's value of 6.71% is 17.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Materion's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.33 to 8.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.05 vs. the industry median of 5.72, Materion 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 5.72, 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. Materion's current Operating Margin % of 6.71% is 17.3% 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 Materion 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. Materion's current Operating Margin % is 6.71%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 6.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Materion stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Materion (MTRN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $133.82, compared to a current price of $269.62 — trading 101.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 6.71%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 6.05 and 17.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 5.72. Materion's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 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 Materion (MTRN), the current Operating Margin % is 6.71% 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 Materion (MTRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Materion stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $269.62 is trading 101.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $133.82.
GuruFocus considers Materion to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MTRN:
Operating Margin %: 6.71% (11% above median its 10-year median of 6.05)
GF Value™: $133.82 vs. price of $269.62 (101.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#417 of 841)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MTRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Materion Corp offers products that include precious and non-precious specialty metals, inorganic chemicals and powders, specialty coatings, specialty engineered beryllium and copper-based alloys, beryllium composites, ceramics, and engineered clad and plated metal systems. Its segments are: Performance Materials provides beryllium and non-beryllium containing alloy systems and custom engineered parts. Electronic Materials produces chemicals, microelectronics packaging, and specialty metal products, including vapor deposition targets and preforms. Precision Optics produces thin film coatings and optical filter materials. The Other reportable segment includes unallocated corporate costs and assets. It operates in the United States, Asia, Europe, and other countries.
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