Develop Global Ltd has never been profitable in the past 3 years. It lost money every year.
Develop Global (OTCPK:VTEXF) 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.
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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.
Develop Global Operating Margin % Related Terms
Develop Global Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Develop Global'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.
Develop Global Operating Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Develop Global'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.
Develop Global Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Develop Global's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Develop Global'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.
Develop Global's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 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.
Develop Global (VTEXF) has a Operating Margin % of -4.97% as of Dec. 2025. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Develop Global and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Develop Global ranks #586 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 69.7%.
Is Develop Global's Operating Margin % too high?
Develop Global's current Operating Margin % is -4.97%. Based on the distribution chart, Develop Global ranks #586 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Develop Global has a GF Score™ of 51/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Develop Global's Operating Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Develop Global ranks #586 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Develop Global 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 Develop Global 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. Develop Global's current Operating Margin % is -4.97%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Develop Global stock overvalued right now?
Develop Global (VTEXF) has a current Operating Margin % of -4.97%. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.49, compared to a current price of $3.66 — trading 4.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -4.97%. Develop Global's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 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 Develop Global (VTEXF), the current Operating Margin % is -4.97% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Develop Global (VTEXF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Develop Global stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.66 is trading 4.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.49.
Key valuation signals for VTEXF:
Operating Margin %: -4.97%
GF Value™: $3.49 vs. price of $3.66 (4.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VTEXF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Develop Global Ltd is an Australian company focused on the exploration and development of its advanced zinc-copper projects located near Port Hedland in the premier Pilbara mining province of Western Australia. The company owns two advanced Zinc / Copper projects which include Woodlawn Copper and Sulphur Springs.
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