PT Vale Indonesia TbkPTNDF 66 Operating Margin % is 17.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 10.63. GuruFocus rates PTNDF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, PT Vale Indonesia Tbk ranks better than 52.79% on this metric.
PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (OTCPK:PTNDF) 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.
PT Vale Indonesia Tbk Operating Margin % Related Terms
PT Vale Indonesia Tbk Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PT Vale Indonesia Tbk'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.
PT Vale Indonesia Tbk Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, PT Vale Indonesia Tbk'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.
PT Vale Indonesia Tbk Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, PT Vale Indonesia Tbk's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PT Vale Indonesia Tbk's Operating Margin % falls into.
PT Vale Indonesia Tbk 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.
PT Vale Indonesia Tbk'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.
PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (PTNDF) has a Operating Margin % of 17.34% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on PT Vale Indonesia Tbk and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 10.63. According to the industry distribution chart, PT Vale Indonesia Tbk ranks #397 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is PT Vale Indonesia Tbk's Operating Margin % too high?
PT Vale Indonesia Tbk's current Operating Margin % of 17.34% is 63% above median its 10-year median of 10.63. The Metals & Mining industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. PT Vale Indonesia Tbk's value of 17.34% is 199.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PT Vale Indonesia Tbk ranks #397 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PT Vale Indonesia Tbk has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Vale Indonesia Tbk's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, PT Vale Indonesia Tbk ranks #397 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts PT Vale Indonesia Tbk in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. PT Vale Indonesia Tbk's value of 17.34% is 199.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.63 vs. the industry median of 5.79, PT Vale Indonesia Tbk 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 5.79, 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. PT Vale Indonesia Tbk's current Operating Margin % of 17.34% is 199.5% 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 PT Vale Indonesia Tbk and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PT Vale Indonesia Tbk's current Operating Margin % is 17.34%, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 10.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Vale Indonesia Tbk stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (PTNDF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.42, compared to a current price of $0.40 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 17.34%, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 10.63 and 199.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 5.79. PT Vale Indonesia Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 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 PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (PTNDF), the current Operating Margin % is 17.34% 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 PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (PTNDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PT Vale Indonesia Tbk stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.40 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.42.
GuruFocus considers PT Vale Indonesia Tbk to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PTNDF:
Operating Margin %: 17.34% (63% above median its 10-year median of 10.63)
GF Value™: $0.42 vs. price of $0.40 (5.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 199.5% above the Metals & Mining median (#397 of 841)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PTNDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PT Vale Indonesia Tbk is an integrated nickel mining and processing company, with its primary operations located in the Sorowako Block, South Sulawesi Province. Utilizing pyrometallurgical and smelting technologies, the company processes laterite nickel ore into nickel matte. It is currently advancing its Indonesia Growth Project (IGP), which includes High-Pressure Acid Leach (HPAL) facilities in Pomalaa, Morowali, and Sorowako Limonite. The company operates in only one business and geographical segment: nickel mining and processing in Indonesia.
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