Metlen Energy & Metals (OTCPK:MYTHY) 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.
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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.
Metlen Energy & Metals Operating Margin % Related Terms
Metlen Energy & Metals Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metlen Energy & Metals'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 Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Metlen Energy & Metals'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.
Metlen Energy & Metals Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Metlen Energy & Metals's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metlen Energy & Metals's Operating Margin % falls into.
Metlen Energy & Metals 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.
Metlen Energy & Metals's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 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.
Metlen Energy & Metals (MYTHY) has a Operating Margin % of 10.47% as of Jun. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Metlen Energy & Metals and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 11.97. Over the past decade, Metlen Energy & Metals' Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.38 to 16.44.
Is Metlen Energy & Metals' Operating Margin % too high?
Metlen Energy & Metals' current Operating Margin % of 10.47% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 11.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.38 to a high of 16.44. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Operating Margin % is 14.97. Metlen Energy & Metals' value of 10.47% is 30.1% below this industry median. Overall, Metlen Energy & Metals has a GF Score™ of 9/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metlen Energy & Metals' Operating Margin % compare to SRE and AES?
Metlen Energy & Metals' Operating Margin % of 10.47% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 14.97. Metlen Energy & Metals' value of 10.47% is 30.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Metlen Energy & Metals' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 9.38 to 16.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.97 vs. the industry median of 14.97, Metlen Energy & Metals has consistently been below 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.97, based on 499 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. Metlen Energy & Metals's current Operating Margin % of 10.47% is 30.1% below 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 Metlen Energy & Metals and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Operating Margin % is 14.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metlen Energy & Metals's current Operating Margin % is 10.47%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 11.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metlen Energy & Metals stock overvalued right now?
Metlen Energy & Metals (MYTHY) has a current Operating Margin % of 10.47%. The stock's GF Value™ is $45.59, compared to a current price of $58.50 — trading 28.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 10.47%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 11.97 and 30.1% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.97. Metlen Energy & Metals' overall GF Score™ is 9/100 with 8 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 Metlen Energy & Metals (MYTHY), the current Operating Margin % is 10.47% as of Jun. 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 Metlen Energy & Metals (MYTHY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metlen Energy & Metals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $58.50 is trading 28.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $45.59.
Key valuation signals for MYTHY:
Operating Margin %: 10.47% (13% below median its 10-year median of 11.97)
GF Value™: $45.59 vs. price of $58.50 (28.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.1% below the Utilities - Regulated median
No single metric tells the full story. See the MYTHY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metlen Energy & Metals SA is a dominant industrial and energy company with an international presence in all five continents, which is focused on sustainability and circular economy. The company has three business segments including the The Energy segment, Infrastructure & Concessions and the Metals segment. Maximum revenue is generated from the Energy segment. The company is active in the markets in forty countries, adopting a full-scale synergetic model between the Metallurgy and Energy Sectors while undertaking end-to-end development of extensive energy infrastructure projects.
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