Andean Precious MetalsTSX:APM 89 Operating Margin % is 40.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 156% above its 10-year median of 15.79. GuruFocus rates TSX:APM with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of C$4.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 838 Metals & Mining companies, Andean Precious Metals ranks better than 81.98% 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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Andean Precious Metals Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Andean Precious Metals'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 Silver subindustry, Andean Precious Metals'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.
Andean Precious Metals Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Andean Precious Metals's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Andean Precious Metals'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.
Andean Precious Metals'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.
Andean Precious Metals (TSX:APM) has a Operating Margin % of 40.41% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Andean Precious Metals and its competitors. This is 156% above median its historical median of 15.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Andean Precious Metals ranks #151 out of 838 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 18%.
Is Andean Precious Metals' Operating Margin % too high?
Andean Precious Metals' current Operating Margin % of 40.41% is 156% above median its 10-year median of 15.79. The Metals & Mining industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Andean Precious Metals' value of 40.41% is 570.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Andean Precious Metals ranks #151 out of 838 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Andean Precious Metals has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Andean Precious Metals' Operating Margin % compare to EXK?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Andean Precious Metals ranks #151 out of 838 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Andean Precious Metals in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.03. Andean Precious Metals' value of 40.41% is 570.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 15.79 vs. the industry median of 6.03, Andean Precious Metals 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 6.03, based on 838 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. Andean Precious Metals's current Operating Margin % of 40.41% is 570.7% 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 Andean Precious Metals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Andean Precious Metals's current Operating Margin % is 40.41%, which is 156% above median its own 10-year median of 15.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Andean Precious Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Andean Precious Metals (TSX:APM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$4.11, compared to a current price of C$5.80 — trading 41.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 40.41%, which is 156% above median its 10-year median of 15.79 and 570.7% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 6.03. Andean Precious Metals' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 2 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 Andean Precious Metals (TSX:APM), the current Operating Margin % is 40.41% 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 Andean Precious Metals (TSX:APM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Andean Precious Metals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$5.80 is trading 41.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$4.11.
GuruFocus considers Andean Precious Metals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:APM:
Operating Margin %: 40.41% (156% above median its 10-year median of 15.79)
GF Value™: C$4.11 vs. price of C$5.80 (41.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 570.7% above the Metals & Mining median (#151 of 838)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:APM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Andean Precious Metals Corp is a growing precious metals producer focused on expanding into top-tier jurisdictions in the Americas. The Company owns and operates the San Bartolome processing facility in Potosi, Bolivia, and the Soledad Mountain mine in Kern County, California, and is well-funded to act on future growth opportunities. The company, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the exploration, exploitation, treatment, refining, and commercialization of dore bars containing silver and gold, which it extracts from its mining rights and through purchased third-party material. Its segments are Bolivia and the USA.
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