Stardust Solar Energy (TSXV:SUN) Operating Margin %: -54.64% (As of Mar. 2026)


What is Stardust Solar Energy Operating Margin %?

Stardust Solar Energy TSXV:SUN Operating Margin % is -54.64% as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 417 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Stardust Solar Energy ranks worse than 87.29% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Stardust Solar Energy's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-0.42 Mil. Stardust Solar Energy's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0.78 Mil. Therefore, Stardust Solar Energy's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -54.64%.

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

TSXV:SUN' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -47.91   Med: -36.78   Max: -17.13
Current: -37.4


TSXV:SUN's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than
87.29% of 417 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 13.38 vs TSXV:SUN: -37.40

Stardust Solar Energy's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.

Stardust Solar Energy's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-0.42 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-1.66 Mil.


Stardust Solar Energy  (TSXV:SUN) 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.


Stardust Solar Energy Operating Margin % Related Terms


Stardust Solar Energy Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stardust Solar Energy'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.

Stardust Solar Energy Operating Margin % Chart

Stardust Solar Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Margin %
-17.13 -47.91 -36.78

Stardust Solar Energy Quarterly Data
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 -47.86 -32.75 0.96 -126.74 -54.64

Stardust Solar Energy Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Stardust Solar Energy'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.


Stardust Solar Energy Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Stardust Solar Energy's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Stardust Solar Energy's Operating Margin % falls into.



Stardust Solar Energy 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.

Stardust Solar Energy'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 )
=-1.716 / 4.666
=-36.78 %

Stardust Solar Energy'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 )
=-0.424 / 0.776
=-54.64 %

* 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 -54.64% mean?
Stardust Solar Energy (TSXV:SUN) has a Operating Margin % of -54.64% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Stardust Solar Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Stardust Solar Energy ranks #364 out of 417 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 87.3%.
Is Stardust Solar Energy's Operating Margin % too high?
Stardust Solar Energy's current Operating Margin % is -54.64%. Based on the distribution chart, Stardust Solar Energy ranks #364 out of 417 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Stardust Solar Energy's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Stardust Solar Energy ranks #364 out of 417 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Stardust Solar Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 13.38. 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 13.38, based on 417 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 Stardust Solar Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Operating Margin % is 13.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stardust Solar Energy's current Operating Margin % is -54.64%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stardust Solar Energy stock overvalued right now?
Stardust Solar Energy (TSXV:SUN) has a current Operating Margin % of -54.64%. The current Operating Margin % is -54.64%. 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 Stardust Solar Energy (TSXV:SUN), the current Operating Margin % is -54.64% 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.

Stardust Solar Energy Business Description

Other Exchanges 6330:Germany
Address B101 - 9000 Bill Fox Way, Burnaby, BC, CAN, V5J 5J3
Stardust Solar Energy Inc is a franchisor of renewable energy installation services, including array installation, battery energy storage systems, and electric vehicle supply equipment. It lends its brand and business management services to entrepreneurs looking to enter the industry of renewable energies. The company's franchisees install and maintain clean energy systems for residential and commercial purposes. As a franchisor, the company supplies its franchisees with the following products: solar PV equipment, energy storage equipment, and electric vehicle supply equipment. In addition, the company supports its franchisees with many services, including marketing, sales, engineering, plan sets, customer service, and project management.