WGELF (Western Gold Exploration) Operating Margin %: 0.00% (As of Mar. 2026)


WGELF Western Gold Exploration Ltd WGELF
38 GF Score
Price $0.10
! 1 Warning Sign
View Full Analysis

What is Western Gold Exploration Operating Margin %?

Western Gold Exploration WGELF 38 Operating Margin % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WGELF with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, Western Gold Exploration ranks worse than 118905.95% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Western Gold Exploration's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.21 Mil. Western Gold Exploration's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.00 Mil. Therefore, Western Gold Exploration's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Western Gold Exploration's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


WGELF's Operating Margin % is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 5.79
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Operating Margin % only.

Western Gold Exploration's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.

Western Gold Exploration's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.21 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.22 Mil.


Western Gold Exploration  (OTCPK:WGELF) 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.


Western Gold Exploration Operating Margin % Related Terms


Western Gold Exploration Operating Margin % Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Western Gold Exploration'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.

Western Gold Exploration Operating Margin % Chart

Western Gold Exploration Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Western Gold Exploration Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

WGELF vs NEM, AU: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Gold subindustry, Western Gold Exploration'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.


Western Gold Exploration Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Western Gold Exploration's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Western Gold Exploration's Operating Margin % falls into.


WGELF
38GF Score
Western Gold Exploration Ltd WGELF
Operating Margin % is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Western Gold Exploration 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.

Western Gold Exploration'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 )
=-1.164 / 0
= %

Western Gold Exploration'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 )
=-0.211 / 0
= %

* 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 0.00% mean?
Western Gold Exploration (WGELF) has a Operating Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Western Gold Exploration and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Gold Exploration ranks #999999 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Western Gold Exploration's Operating Margin % too high?
Western Gold Exploration's current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Western Gold Exploration ranks #999999 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Western Gold Exploration has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Gold Exploration's Operating Margin % compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Western Gold Exploration ranks #999999 out of 841 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Western Gold Exploration 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 Western Gold Exploration 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. Western Gold Exploration's current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Gold Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Western Gold Exploration (WGELF) has a current Operating Margin % of 0.00%. The current Operating Margin % is 0.00%. Western Gold Exploration's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 Western Gold Exploration (WGELF), the current Operating Margin % is 0.00% 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.

Western Gold Exploration Business Description

Other Exchanges WGLD:Canada
Address 421 - 7th Avenue SW, Suite 1600, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 4K9
Western Gold Exploration Ltd is a mineral exploration company. The company is engaged in the exploration and development of its prospective mineral properties located in Argyll County in western Scotland. The company focuses on Gold and copper exploration and development. The properties include the Caledonian Gold Project and Lorne Porphyry Project.
38GF Score

Get the complete analysis for WGELF

Operating Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$0.10
Price