Altius MineralsTSX:ALS -2.19%70 Operating Margin % is 33.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 44.97. GuruFocus rates TSX:ALS with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of C$30.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, Altius Minerals ranks better than 86.56% on this metric.
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).
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Altius Minerals Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Altius Minerals'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 Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Altius Minerals'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.
Altius Minerals Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Altius Minerals's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Altius Minerals'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.
Altius Minerals'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.
Altius Minerals (TSX:ALS) has a Operating Margin % of 33.84% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Altius Minerals and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 44.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Altius Minerals ranks #113 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is Altius Minerals' Operating Margin % too high?
Altius Minerals' current Operating Margin % of 33.84% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 44.97. The Metals & Mining industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. Altius Minerals' value of 33.84% is 484.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Altius Minerals ranks #113 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Altius Minerals has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Altius Minerals' Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Altius Minerals ranks #113 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Altius Minerals in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. Altius Minerals' value of 33.84% is 484.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 44.97 vs. the industry median of 5.79, Altius Minerals 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. Altius Minerals's current Operating Margin % of 33.84% is 484.5% 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 Altius Minerals 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. Altius Minerals's current Operating Margin % is 33.84%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 44.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Altius Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altius Minerals (TSX:ALS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$30.67, compared to a current price of C$58.16 — trading 89.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 33.84%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 44.97 and 484.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 5.79. Altius Minerals' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 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 Altius Minerals (TSX:ALS), the current Operating Margin % is 33.84% 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 Altius Minerals (TSX:ALS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altius Minerals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$58.16 is trading 89.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$30.67.
GuruFocus considers Altius Minerals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:ALS:
Operating Margin %: 33.84% (25% below median its 10-year median of 44.97)
GF Value™: C$30.67 vs. price of C$58.16 (89.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 484.5% above the Metals & Mining median (#113 of 841)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:ALS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Altius Minerals Corp is engaged in the business of obtaining diversified mining royalty. It holds interests in mining operations that produce metals and minerals such as copper, nickel, cobalt, lithium, potash, and iron ore. The corporation also holds other pre-development stage royalty interests and various earlier-stage royalties. It is engaged in the operating segments of Mineral Royalties, Renewable Royalties, and Project Generation. It generates the majority of its revenue from Mineral Royalties.
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