Ivanhoe Electric (TSX:IE) Operating Margin %: -3,260.07% (As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:IE Ivanhoe Electric Inc TSX:IE
71 GF Score
Price C$13.39
GF Value C$11.05
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Ivanhoe Electric Operating Margin %?

Ivanhoe Electric TSX:IE -6.69% 71 Operating Margin % is -3,260.07% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:IE with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of C$11.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, Ivanhoe Electric ranks worse than 90.49% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Ivanhoe Electric's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-38.37 Mil. Ivanhoe Electric's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$1.18 Mil. Therefore, Ivanhoe Electric's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3,260.07%.

Warning Sign:

Ivanhoe Electric Inc operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -51.9%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Ivanhoe Electric's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:IE' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6099.66   Med: -1565.94   Max: -574.16
Current: -3325.78


TSX:IE's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than
90.49% of 841 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 5.79 vs TSX:IE: -3325.78

Ivanhoe Electric's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -51.90% per year.

Ivanhoe Electric's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-38.37 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-154.07 Mil.


Ivanhoe Electric  (TSX:IE) 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 Nokia’s 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.


Ivanhoe Electric Operating Margin % Related Terms


Ivanhoe Electric Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ivanhoe Electric'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.

Ivanhoe Electric Operating Margin % Chart

Ivanhoe Electric Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1,305.78 -1,565.90 -4,622.36 -6,099.73 -3,422.28

Ivanhoe Electric Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Operating Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3,674.60 -2,160.68 -4,327.98 -4,167.88 -3,260.07

TSX:IE vs COPRD, SCCO, FCX: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, Ivanhoe Electric'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.


Ivanhoe Electric Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Ivanhoe Electric's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ivanhoe Electric's Operating Margin % falls into.


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Ivanhoe Electric 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.

Ivanhoe Electric's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-153.147 / 4.475
=-3,422.28 %

Ivanhoe Electric's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-38.371 / 1.177
=-3,260.07 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of -3,260.07% mean?
Ivanhoe Electric (TSX:IE) has a Operating Margin % of -3,260.07% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Ivanhoe Electric and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ivanhoe Electric ranks #761 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 90.5%.
Is Ivanhoe Electric's Operating Margin % too high?
Ivanhoe Electric's current Operating Margin % is -3,260.07%. Based on the distribution chart, Ivanhoe Electric ranks #761 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ivanhoe Electric has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ivanhoe Electric's Operating Margin % compare to COPRD and SCCO?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Ivanhoe Electric ranks #761 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Ivanhoe Electric in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. 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. 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 Ivanhoe Electric 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. Ivanhoe Electric's current Operating Margin % is -3,260.07%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ivanhoe Electric stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ivanhoe Electric (TSX:IE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$11.05, compared to a current price of C$13.39 — trading 21.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -3,260.07%. Ivanhoe Electric's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Ivanhoe Electric (TSX:IE), the current Operating Margin % is -3,260.07% 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 Ivanhoe Electric (TSX:IE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ivanhoe Electric stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$13.39 is trading 21.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$11.05. GuruFocus considers Ivanhoe Electric to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:IE:

  • Operating Margin %: -3,260.07%
  • GF Value™: C$11.05 vs. price of C$13.39 (21.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:IE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ivanhoe Electric Business Description

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Address 450 E Rio Salado Parkway, Suite 130, Tempe, AZ, USA, 85281
Ivanhoe Electric Inc is a United States-based d minerals exploration company with a focus on developing mines from mineral deposits principally located in the United States. The company has four business segments; Santa Cruz Project; critical metals; data processing services; and energy storage. It derives a majority of its revenue from Canada. The Santa Cruz Project and critical metals segments are focused on mineral project exploration and development. The data processing segment provides data analytics, geophysical modeling, and artificial intelligence services for the mineral, oil & gas, and water exploration industries. The energy storage segment develops, manufactures, and installs vanadium flow batteries for grid-scale energy storage.
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