Thor ExplorationsTSXV:THX -1.87%43 Operating Margin % is 62.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 92% above its 10-year median of 32.34. GuruFocus rates TSXV:THX with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, Thor Explorations ranks better than 96.91% 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.
Thor Explorations Operating Margin % Related Terms
Thor Explorations Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Thor Explorations'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.
TSXV:THX vs NEM, AU: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Thor Explorations'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.
Thor Explorations Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Thor Explorations's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Thor Explorations'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.
Thor Explorations'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.
Thor Explorations (TSXV:THX) has a Operating Margin % of 62.00% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Thor Explorations and its competitors. This is 92% above median its historical median of 32.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Thor Explorations ranks #26 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is Thor Explorations' Operating Margin % too high?
Thor Explorations' current Operating Margin % of 62.00% is 92% above median its 10-year median of 32.34. The Metals & Mining industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. Thor Explorations' value of 62.00% is 970.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Thor Explorations ranks #26 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Thor Explorations has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thor Explorations' Operating Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Thor Explorations ranks #26 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Thor Explorations in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.79. Thor Explorations' value of 62.00% is 970.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 32.34 vs. the industry median of 5.79, Thor Explorations 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. Thor Explorations's current Operating Margin % of 62.00% is 970.8% 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 Thor Explorations 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. Thor Explorations's current Operating Margin % is 62.00%, which is 92% above median its own 10-year median of 32.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Thor Explorations stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thor Explorations (TSXV:THX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.71, compared to a current price of C$1.05 — trading 47.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 62.00%, which is 92% above median its 10-year median of 32.34 and 970.8% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 5.79. Thor Explorations' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Thor Explorations (TSXV:THX), the current Operating Margin % is 62.00% 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 Thor Explorations (TSXV:THX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thor Explorations stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$1.05 is trading 47.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.71.
GuruFocus considers Thor Explorations to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSXV:THX:
Operating Margin %: 62.00% (92% above median its 10-year median of 32.34)
GF Value™: C$0.71 vs. price of C$1.05 (47.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 970.8% above the Metals & Mining median (#26 of 841)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSXV:THX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Thor Explorations Ltd is a Canadian mineral exploration company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of mineral properties located in Nigeria, Senegal, and Cote d'Ivoire. Its project portfolio includes the Segilola Gold Project located in Osun State, Nigeria; the Douta Gold Project located in south-eastern Senegal; and the Guitry Gold Project Cote d'Ivoire. Additionally, the company has entered into two further option agreements to earn the majority interest in the Marahui and Boundiali Exploration licences. Thor Explorations derives revenue mainly from the sale of gold and silver, of which substantial revenue is generated from gold. The company's operations comprise three reportable segments: the Segilola Mine Project, Exploration Projects, and Corporate.
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