Wesdome Gold MinesWDOFF -5.23%97 Operating Margin % is 59.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 108% above its 10-year median of 28.44. GuruFocus rates WDOFF with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.45 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, Wesdome Gold Mines ranks better than 96.43% 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.
Wesdome Gold Mines Operating Margin % Related Terms
Wesdome Gold Mines Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wesdome Gold Mines'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.
For the Gold subindustry, Wesdome Gold Mines'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.
Wesdome Gold Mines Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Wesdome Gold Mines's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wesdome Gold Mines'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.
Wesdome Gold Mines'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.
Wesdome Gold Mines (WDOFF) has a Operating Margin % of 59.21% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Wesdome Gold Mines and its competitors. This is 108% above median its historical median of 28.44. Over the past decade, Wesdome Gold Mines' Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.61 to 57.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Wesdome Gold Mines ranks #30 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 3.6%.
Is Wesdome Gold Mines' Operating Margin % too high?
Wesdome Gold Mines' current Operating Margin % of 59.21% is 108% above median its 10-year median of 28.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.61 to a high of 57.86. The Metals & Mining industry median Operating Margin % is 5.72. Wesdome Gold Mines' value of 59.21% is 935.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wesdome Gold Mines ranks #30 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wesdome Gold Mines has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wesdome Gold Mines' Operating Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Wesdome Gold Mines ranks #30 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Wesdome Gold Mines in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 5.72. Wesdome Gold Mines' value of 59.21% is 935.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Wesdome Gold Mines' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.61 to 57.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.44 vs. the industry median of 5.72, Wesdome Gold Mines 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. Wesdome Gold Mines's current Operating Margin % of 59.21% is 935.1% 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 Wesdome Gold Mines 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. Wesdome Gold Mines's current Operating Margin % is 59.21%, which is 108% above median its own 10-year median of 28.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wesdome Gold Mines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wesdome Gold Mines (WDOFF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.45, compared to a current price of $16.57 — trading 26.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 59.21%, which is 108% above median its 10-year median of 28.44 and 935.1% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 5.72. Wesdome Gold Mines' overall GF Score™ is 97/100. 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 Wesdome Gold Mines (WDOFF), the current Operating Margin % is 59.21% 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 Wesdome Gold Mines (WDOFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wesdome Gold Mines stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.57 is trading 26.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.45.
GuruFocus considers Wesdome Gold Mines to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WDOFF:
Operating Margin %: 59.21% (108% above median its 10-year median of 28.44)
GF Value™: $22.45 vs. price of $16.57 (26.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 935.1% above the Metals & Mining median (#30 of 841)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WDOFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd is a gold producer engaged in mining-related activities including exploration, processing, and reclamation. The company produces gold at the Eagle River Complex located near Wawa, Ontario from the Eagle River Underground, Kiena Complex, and Mishi Open Pit gold mines. The activities of the group function through Canada and it derives revenue from the sale of gold and silver bullion. The company operates in one segment which is the gold mining and related activities industry including exploration, extraction, processing and decommissioning.
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