Wheaton Precious MetalsTSX:WPM -4.09%96 Operating Margin % is 74.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 47.61. GuruFocus rates TSX:WPM with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of C$232.11 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, Wheaton Precious Metals ranks better than 97.86% 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).
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.
Wheaton Precious Metals Operating Margin % Related Terms
Wheaton Precious Metals Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wheaton 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.
TSX:WPM vs NEM, AU, CDE: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Wheaton 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.
Wheaton Precious Metals Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Wheaton Precious Metals's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wheaton 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.
Wheaton 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.
Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX:WPM) has a Operating Margin % of 74.85% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Wheaton Precious Metals and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 47.61. Over the past decade, Wheaton Precious Metals' Operating Margin % has ranged from 31.09 to 71.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Wheaton Precious Metals ranks #18 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 2.1%.
Is Wheaton Precious Metals' Operating Margin % too high?
Wheaton Precious Metals' current Operating Margin % of 74.85% is 57% above median its 10-year median of 47.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.09 to a high of 71.60. The Metals & Mining industry median Operating Margin % is 5.72. Wheaton Precious Metals' value of 74.85% is 1208.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wheaton Precious Metals ranks #18 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wheaton Precious Metals has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wheaton Precious Metals' Operating Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Wheaton Precious Metals ranks #18 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Wheaton Precious Metals in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.72. Wheaton Precious Metals' value of 74.85% is 1208.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Wheaton Precious Metals' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 31.09 to 71.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.61 vs. the industry median of 5.72, Wheaton 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 5.72, 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. Wheaton Precious Metals's current Operating Margin % of 74.85% is 1208.6% 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 Wheaton Precious Metals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Operating Margin % is 5.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wheaton Precious Metals's current Operating Margin % is 74.85%, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 47.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wheaton Precious Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX:WPM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$232.11, compared to a current price of C$165.39 — trading 28.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 74.85%, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 47.61 and 1208.6% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 5.72. Wheaton Precious Metals' overall GF Score™ is 96/100. 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 Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX:WPM), the current Operating Margin % is 74.85% 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 Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX:WPM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wheaton Precious Metals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$165.39 is trading 28.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$232.11.
GuruFocus considers Wheaton Precious Metals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:WPM:
Operating Margin %: 74.85% (57% above median its 10-year median of 47.61)
GF Value™: C$232.11 vs. price of C$165.39 (28.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1208.6% above the Metals & Mining median (#18 of 841)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:WPM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp is a precious metal streaming company. Its geographical segment includes: North America; Europe; South America; and Africa. It generates its revenue from the sale of precious metals (gold, silver and palladium) and cobalt.
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