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Almasane Alkobra Mining CoSAU:1322 -1.61%94 Operating Margin % is 33.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 26.59. GuruFocus rates SAU:1322 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼102.46 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 840 Metals & Mining companies, Almasane Alkobra Mining Co ranks better than 83.21% on this metric.
Almasane Alkobra Mining Co (SAU:1322) 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.
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.
Almasane Alkobra Mining Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Almasane Alkobra Mining Co Operating Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Almasane Alkobra Mining Co Operating Margin % Chart
For the Other Precious Metals & Mining subindustry, Almasane Alkobra Mining Co'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.
Almasane Alkobra Mining Co Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Almasane Alkobra Mining Co 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.
Almasane Alkobra Mining Co'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.
Almasane Alkobra Mining Co (SAU:1322) has a Operating Margin % of 33.03% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Almasane Alkobra Mining Co and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 26.59. Over the past decade, Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's Operating Margin % has ranged from 13.12 to 36.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Almasane Alkobra Mining Co ranks #141 out of 840 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's current Operating Margin % of 33.03% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 26.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.12 to a high of 36.92. The Metals & Mining industry median Operating Margin % is 5.86. Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's value of 33.03% is 463.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Almasane Alkobra Mining Co ranks #141 out of 840 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Almasane Alkobra Mining Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's Operating Margin % compare to HL?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Almasane Alkobra Mining Co ranks #141 out of 840 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Almasane Alkobra Mining Co in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.86. Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's value of 33.03% is 463.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 13.12 to 36.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.59 vs. the industry median of 5.86, Almasane Alkobra Mining Co 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 5.86, based on 840 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. Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's current Operating Margin % of 33.03% is 463.7% 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 Almasane Alkobra Mining Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's current Operating Margin % is 33.03%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 26.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Almasane Alkobra Mining Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Almasane Alkobra Mining Co (SAU:1322) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼102.46, compared to a current price of ﷼70.20 — trading 31.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 33.03%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 26.59 and 463.7% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 5.86. Almasane Alkobra Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Almasane Alkobra Mining Co (SAU:1322), the current Operating Margin % is 33.03% 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 Almasane Alkobra Mining Co (SAU:1322) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Almasane Alkobra Mining Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼70.20 is trading 31.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼102.46.
GuruFocus considers Almasane Alkobra Mining Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:1322:
Operating Margin %: 33.03% (24% above median its 10-year median of 26.59)
GF Value™: ﷼102.46 vs. price of ﷼70.20 (31.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 463.7% above the Metals & Mining median (#141 of 840)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1322 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Almasane Alkobra Mining Co is engaged in mining non-ferrous metal ores (aluminium, copper, and lead), mining ores of precious metals belonging to the gold, silver, and platinum group, and wholesaling precious metals and gemstones. Its reportable operating segments are Al Masane Mine, Mount Guyan Mine, Moyeath Mine, and Corporate. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Al Masane mine segment, which represents extraction and production of the base metals, i.e., copper and zinc concentrates, and byproducts like precious metals, i.e., gold and silver dores.
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