Orla MiningORLA -3.99%54 Operating Margin % is 50.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 43.46. GuruFocus rates ORLA with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.48 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, Orla Mining ranks better than 91.56% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Orla Mining's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $193 Mil. Orla Mining's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $379 Mil. Therefore, Orla Mining's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 50.87%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orla Mining's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ORLA'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -540.42 Med: 43.46 Max: 49.05
Current: 46.97
ORLA's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 91.56% of 841
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 5.72
vs ORLA: 46.97
Orla Mining's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
Orla Mining's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $193 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $609 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.
Orla Mining Operating Margin % Related Terms
Orla Mining Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orla 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 Gold subindustry, Orla 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.
Orla Mining Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Orla Mining's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orla 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.
Orla 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.
Orla Mining (ORLA) has a Operating Margin % of 50.87% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Orla Mining and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 43.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Orla Mining ranks #71 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Orla Mining's Operating Margin % too high?
Orla Mining's current Operating Margin % of 50.87% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 43.46. The Metals & Mining industry median Operating Margin % is 5.72. Orla Mining's value of 50.87% is 789.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orla Mining ranks #71 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Orla Mining has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orla Mining's Operating Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Orla Mining ranks #71 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Orla Mining in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.72. Orla Mining's value of 50.87% is 789.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 43.46 vs. the industry median of 5.72, Orla Mining 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. Orla Mining's current Operating Margin % of 50.87% is 789.3% 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 Orla 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. Orla Mining's current Operating Margin % is 50.87%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 43.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orla Mining stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orla Mining (ORLA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.48, compared to a current price of $9.38 — trading 56.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 50.87%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 43.46 and 789.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 5.72. Orla Mining's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Orla Mining (ORLA), the current Operating Margin % is 50.87% 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 Orla Mining (ORLA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orla Mining stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.38 is trading 56.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.48.
GuruFocus considers Orla Mining to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ORLA:
Operating Margin %: 50.87% (17% above median its 10-year median of 43.46)
GF Value™: $21.48 vs. price of $9.38 (56.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 789.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#71 of 841)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ORLA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orla Mining Ltd is a mineral exploration company. It is engaged in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties. The company holds three gold projects: the Camino Rojo gold and silver project in Zacatecas State, the Musselwhite gold mine project located in Ontario and the South Railroad projects in Nevada, USA, and the Cerro Quema gold project in Panama. It conducts business activities in Mexico, Panama, the United States, and Canada.
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