Petra Diamonds (OTCPK:PDLMF) 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.
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Petra Diamonds Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Petra Diamonds'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 Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Petra Diamonds'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.
Petra Diamonds Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Petra Diamonds's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Petra Diamonds'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.
Petra Diamonds'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.
Petra Diamonds (PDLMF) has a Operating Margin % of -11.00% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Petra Diamonds and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Petra Diamonds ranks #610 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 72.5%.
Is Petra Diamonds' Operating Margin % too high?
Petra Diamonds' current Operating Margin % is -11.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Petra Diamonds ranks #610 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Petra Diamonds has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petra Diamonds' Operating Margin % compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Petra Diamonds ranks #610 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Petra Diamonds in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.72. 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. 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 Petra Diamonds 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. Petra Diamonds's current Operating Margin % is -11.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petra Diamonds stock overvalued right now?
Petra Diamonds (PDLMF) has a current Operating Margin % of -11.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.03, compared to a current price of $0.27 — trading 73.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -11.00%. Petra Diamonds' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 2 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 Petra Diamonds (PDLMF), the current Operating Margin % is -11.00% as of Dec. 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 Petra Diamonds (PDLMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petra Diamonds stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.27 is trading 73.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.03.
Key valuation signals for PDLMF:
Operating Margin %: -11.00%
GF Value™: $1.03 vs. price of $0.27 (73.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PDLMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Petra Diamonds Ltd is an independent diamond mining company. It focuses on the upstream segment of the diamond pipeline, which includes mining, processing, sorting, and selling rough diamonds. It operates in Southern Africa, with mines such as Cullinan and Finsch producing high-quality white and rare blue diamonds. Its operating and geographical segments are: a) Mining: The extraction and sale of rough diamonds from mining operations in South Africa and Tanzania, b) Corporate: Administrative activities in the United Kingdom, c) Beneficiation: Beneficiation activities in South Africa. The majority of revenue is generated from the sale of rough diamonds.
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