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Cia Electro MetalurgicaXSGO:ELECMETAL 50 Operating Margin % is 8.13% as of Jun. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 7.99. GuruFocus rates XSGO:ELECMETAL with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of CLP8,090.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 612 Steel companies, Cia Electro Metalurgica ranks better than 70.1% on this metric.
Cia Electro Metalurgica (XSGO:ELECMETAL) 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.
Cia Electro Metalurgica Operating Margin % Related Terms
Cia Electro Metalurgica Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cia Electro Metalurgica'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.
XSGO:ELECMETAL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Cia Electro Metalurgica'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.
Cia Electro Metalurgica Operating Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Cia Electro Metalurgica's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cia Electro Metalurgica's Operating Margin % falls into.
Cia Electro Metalurgica 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.
Cia Electro Metalurgica'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.
Cia Electro Metalurgica (XSGO:ELECMETAL) has a Operating Margin % of 8.13% as of Jun. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Cia Electro Metalurgica and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.99. Over the past decade, Cia Electro Metalurgica's Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.08 to 10.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Cia Electro Metalurgica ranks #183 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 29.9%.
Is Cia Electro Metalurgica's Operating Margin % too high?
Cia Electro Metalurgica's current Operating Margin % of 8.13% is near median its 10-year median of 7.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.08 to a high of 10.52. The Steel industry median Operating Margin % is 3.03. Cia Electro Metalurgica's value of 8.13% is 168.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cia Electro Metalurgica ranks #183 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cia Electro Metalurgica has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cia Electro Metalurgica's Operating Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Cia Electro Metalurgica ranks #183 out of 612 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Cia Electro Metalurgica in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.03. Cia Electro Metalurgica's value of 8.13% is 168.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Cia Electro Metalurgica's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.08 to 10.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.99 vs. the industry median of 3.03, Cia Electro Metalurgica 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 Steel company?
The median Operating Margin % among Steel companies is 3.03, based on 612 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. Cia Electro Metalurgica's current Operating Margin % of 8.13% is 168.8% 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 Cia Electro Metalurgica and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cia Electro Metalurgica's current Operating Margin % is 8.13%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cia Electro Metalurgica stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cia Electro Metalurgica (XSGO:ELECMETAL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP8,090.76, compared to a current price of CLP16,000.00 — trading 97.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 8.13%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.99 and 168.8% above the Steel industry median of 3.03. Cia Electro Metalurgica's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 7 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 Cia Electro Metalurgica (XSGO:ELECMETAL), the current Operating Margin % is 8.13% as of Jun. 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 Cia Electro Metalurgica (XSGO:ELECMETAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cia Electro Metalurgica stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CLP16,000.00 is trading 97.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CLP8,090.76.
GuruFocus considers Cia Electro Metalurgica to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:ELECMETAL:
Operating Margin %: 8.13% (near median its 10-year median of 7.99)
GF Value™: CLP8,090.76 vs. price of CLP16,000.00 (97.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 168.8% above the Steel median (#183 of 612)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:ELECMETAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cia Electro Metalurgica SA is a supplier of integrated wear solutions for mining, construction, and industry. The company has diversified its operations into the following segments, being Metallurgical, Glass Containers, Wines, Media, Electric Generation, Investments, and Others. The metallurgical segment which generates maximum revenue for the company engages in the manufacturing and marketing of wear parts for crushing, grinding, and earthworks for mining and other industries. The Glass Containers segment is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of glass containers for wine, beers, soft drinks, liquors, food, and laboratories. The Wine segment produces and markets wines and spirits. The Communication segment includes written press and editorials.
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