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AK Altynalmas JSC (XKAZ:ALMS) 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.
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AK Altynalmas JSC Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AK Altynalmas JSC'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, AK Altynalmas JSC'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.
AK Altynalmas JSC Operating Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, AK Altynalmas JSC's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AK Altynalmas JSC'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.
AK Altynalmas JSC'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.
AK Altynalmas JSC (XKAZ:ALMS) has a Operating Margin % of 55.25% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on AK Altynalmas JSC and its competitors. This is 74% above median its historical median of 31.70. Over the past decade, AK Altynalmas JSC's Operating Margin % has ranged from 21.70 to 46.24.
Is AK Altynalmas JSC's Operating Margin % too high?
AK Altynalmas JSC's current Operating Margin % of 55.25% is 74% above median its 10-year median of 31.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.70 to a high of 46.24. The Metals & Mining industry median Operating Margin % is 6.50. AK Altynalmas JSC's value of 55.25% is 750% above this industry median. Overall, AK Altynalmas JSC has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AK Altynalmas JSC's Operating Margin % compare to ?
AK Altynalmas JSC's Operating Margin % of 55.25% can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 6.50. AK Altynalmas JSC's value of 55.25% is 750% above this benchmark. Historically, AK Altynalmas JSC's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 21.70 to 46.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.70 vs. the industry median of 6.50, AK Altynalmas JSC 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 6.50, 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. AK Altynalmas JSC's current Operating Margin % of 55.25% is 750% 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 AK Altynalmas JSC and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Operating Margin % is 6.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AK Altynalmas JSC's current Operating Margin % is 55.25%, which is 74% above median its own 10-year median of 31.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AK Altynalmas JSC stock overvalued right now?
AK Altynalmas JSC (XKAZ:ALMS) has a current Operating Margin % of 55.25%. The current Operating Margin % is 55.25%, which is 74% above median its 10-year median of 31.70 and 750% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 6.50. AK Altynalmas JSC's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 2 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 AK Altynalmas JSC (XKAZ:ALMS), the current Operating Margin % is 55.25% 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.
AK Altynalmas JSC is a gold producer based in the Republic of Kazakhstan. It is mainly engaged in the production, extraction, and processing of precious metals and other minerals. The company performs operations on subsoil use in a variety of gold ore objects. Its project holdings include deposits of the Akbakai region in the Zhambyl area and the Pustynnoye deposits in the Karaganda area.
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