The historical rank and industry rank for San Juan Basin Royalty Trust's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SJT's Operating Margin % is not ranked *
in the Oil & Gas industry.
Industry Median: 6.86 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Operating Margin % only.
San Juan Basin Royalty Trust (NYSE:SJT) 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.
San Juan Basin Royalty Trust Operating Margin % Related Terms
San Juan Basin Royalty Trust 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.
San Juan Basin Royalty Trust Operating Margin % Chart
SJT vs PED, EPSN, AMPY: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, San Juan Basin Royalty Trust'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.
San Juan Basin Royalty Trust Operating Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, San Juan Basin Royalty Trust's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where San Juan Basin Royalty Trust's Operating Margin % falls into.
San Juan Basin Royalty Trust 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.
* 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.
San Juan Basin Royalty Trust (SJT) has a Operating Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on San Juan Basin Royalty Trust and its competitors. Over the past decade, San Juan Basin Royalty Trust's Operating Margin % has ranged from 73.02 to 98.14. According to the industry distribution chart, San Juan Basin Royalty Trust ranks #999999 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry.
Is San Juan Basin Royalty Trust's Operating Margin % too high?
San Juan Basin Royalty Trust's current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 73.02 to a high of 98.14. Based on the distribution chart, San Juan Basin Royalty Trust ranks #999999 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, San Juan Basin Royalty Trust has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does San Juan Basin Royalty Trust's Operating Margin % compare to PED and EPSN?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, San Juan Basin Royalty Trust ranks #999999 out of 916 companies for Operating Margin %. This places San Juan Basin Royalty Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.86. Historically, San Juan Basin Royalty Trust's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 73.02 to 98.14 over the past decade. 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Operating Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 6.86, based on 916 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 San Juan Basin Royalty Trust and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. San Juan Basin Royalty Trust's current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is San Juan Basin Royalty Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, San Juan Basin Royalty Trust (SJT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.33, compared to a current price of $2.93 — trading 787.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. San Juan Basin Royalty Trust's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 San Juan Basin Royalty Trust (SJT), the current Operating Margin % is 0.00% 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 San Juan Basin Royalty Trust (SJT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, San Juan Basin Royalty Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.93 is trading 787.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.33.
GuruFocus considers San Juan Basin Royalty Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SJT:
Operating Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $0.33 vs. price of $2.93 (787.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SJT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
San Juan Basin Royalty Trust is an energy sector royalty trust in the United States. It owns approximately 75% net profit interest in a large number of natural gas properties in the San Juan Basin of New Mexico. About 98% of the royalties San Juan collects come from natural gas, with the balance coming from oil.
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