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Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium CoSHSE:603399 -1.24%55 Operating Margin % is 14.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 525% above its 10-year median of 2.28. GuruFocus rates SHSE:603399 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ¥8.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 839 Metals & Mining companies, Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co ranks worse than 56.26% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SHSE:603399'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.84 Med: 2.28 Max: 11.72
Current: 4.1
SHSE:603399's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 56.26% of 839
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 6.12
vs SHSE:603399: 4.10
Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co Ltd has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co (SHSE:603399) 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.
Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co Operating Margin % Related Terms
Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium 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.
Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co Operating Margin % Chart
Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium 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.
Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co's Operating Margin % falls into.
Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium 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.
Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium 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.
Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co (SHSE:603399) has a Operating Margin % of 14.24% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co and its competitors. This is 525% above median its historical median of 2.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co ranks #472 out of 839 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 56.3%.
Is Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co's Operating Margin % too high?
Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co's current Operating Margin % of 14.24% is 525% above median its 10-year median of 2.28. The Metals & Mining industry median Operating Margin % is 6.12. Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co's value of 14.24% is 132.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co ranks #472 out of 839 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co ranks #472 out of 839 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.12. Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co's value of 14.24% is 132.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.28 vs. the industry median of 6.12, Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium 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 6.12, based on 839 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. Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co's current Operating Margin % of 14.24% is 132.7% 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 Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co's current Operating Margin % is 14.24%, which is 525% above median its own 10-year median of 2.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co (SHSE:603399) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥8.78, compared to a current price of ¥13.55 — trading 54.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 14.24%, which is 525% above median its 10-year median of 2.28 and 132.7% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 6.12. Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 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 Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co (SHSE:603399), the current Operating Margin % is 14.24% 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 Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co (SHSE:603399) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ¥13.55 is trading 54.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ¥8.78.
GuruFocus considers Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:603399:
Operating Margin %: 14.24% (525% above median its 10-year median of 2.28)
GF Value™: ¥8.78 vs. price of ¥13.55 (54.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 132.7% above the Metals & Mining median (#472 of 839)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:603399 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jinzhou Yongshan Lithium Co Ltd is engaged in the production, processing and sale of molybdenum furnace charges, molybdenum chemicals, molybdenum metals.
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