Operating Margin: 49.49%
Is the operating margin high or low?
The operating margin of 49.49% is 25% below its 5-year average of 66.07%, near the low end of its 5-year range (35.86%–88.70%).
As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 0.31% above its 12-month average of 49.33%.
DMLP Operating Margin
Reported quarterly operating margin; no daily interpolation.
DMLP Average Operating Margin Chart
DMLP Current vs Average Operating Margin Chart
DMLP Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
49.49%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
49.33%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
58.90%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
66.07%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
65.39%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
63.82%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
63.91%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.31%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-15.98%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-25.09%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-24.31%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-22.46%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-22.57%
DMLP Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (DMLP) | $1.24B | 49.49% | 49.33% | 58.90% | 66.07% |
| Array Technologies, Inc. (ARRY)vs › | $1.10B | 4.24% | -9.52% | -1.64% | 0.24% |
| Emeren Group, Ltd. (SOL)vs › | $995.64M | -0.55% | -4.38% | 0.71% | 1.87% |
| Star Group, L.P. (SGU)vs › | $424.54M | 6.66% | 4.42% | 3.55% | 3.63% |
| enCore Energy Corp. (EU)vs › | $262.21M | -152.39% | -138.06% | -267.60% | -178.40% |
| Centrus Energy Corp. (LEU)vs › | $3.14B | 6.74% | 11.02% | 14.68% | 17.04% |
| Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP)vs › | $3.38B | 6.20% | 11.29% | 11.09% | -4.30% |
| California Resources Corp (CRC)vs › | $4.77B | 20.70% | 22.83% | 29.75% | 25.77% |
| Weatherford International plc (WFRD)vs › | $5.95B | 15.11% | 16.19% | 14.46% | 3.45% |
| Enphase Energy, Inc. (ENPH)vs › | $6.27B | 6.81% | 8.49% | 13.92% | 15.90% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
46.2%
Operating Margin
49.5%
Operating Margin Formula & Definition
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (DMLP)?
- The operating margin for DMLP stock is 49.49%.
- Is Dorchester Minerals, L.P.'s operating margin high or low?
- The operating margin of 49.49% is 25% below its 5-year average of 66.07%, near the low end of its 5-year range (35.86%–88.70%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (DMLP)?
- The TTM average operating margin for DMLP stock is 49.33%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (DMLP)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for DMLP stock is 58.90%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (DMLP)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for DMLP stock is 66.07%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (DMLP)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for DMLP stock is 65.39%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (DMLP)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for DMLP stock is 63.82%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (DMLP)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for DMLP stock is 63.91%.
DMLP Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 49.49% |
| 2025-12-31 | 38.68% |
| 2025-09-30 | 79.52% |
| 2025-06-30 | 38.11% |
| 2025-03-31 | 40.87% |
| 2024-12-31 | 35.86% |
| 2024-09-30 | 68.10% |
| 2024-06-30 | 63.24% |
| 2024-03-31 | 58.64% |
| 2023-12-31 | 72.95% |
| 2023-09-30 | 69.17% |
| 2023-06-30 | 64.68% |
| 2023-03-31 | 86.42% |
| 2022-12-31 | 73.19% |
| 2022-09-30 | 87.27% |
| 2022-06-30 | 88.70% |
| 2022-03-31 | 75.80% |
| 2021-12-31 | 77.91% |
| 2021-09-30 | 75.23% |
| 2021-06-30 | 77.29% |
| 2021-03-31 | 66.34% |
| 2020-12-31 | 51.97% |
| 2020-09-30 | 44.79% |
| 2020-06-30 | 17.54% |
| 2020-03-31 | 56.61% |
| 2019-12-31 | 62.88% |
| 2019-09-30 | 65.75% |
| 2019-06-30 | 66.00% |
| 2019-03-31 | 73.45% |
| 2018-12-31 | 77.46% |
| 2018-09-30 | 66.57% |
| 2018-06-30 | 77.47% |
| 2018-03-31 | 69.02% |
| 2017-12-31 | 72.85% |
| 2017-09-30 | 57.88% |
| 2017-06-30 | 67.31% |
| 2017-03-31 | 66.96% |
| 2016-12-31 | 63.96% |
| 2016-09-30 | 62.24% |
| 2016-06-30 | 59.46% |
| 2016-03-31 | 24.45% |
| 2015-12-31 | 36.84% |
| 2015-09-30 | 36.29% |
| 2015-06-30 | 46.06% |
| 2015-03-31 | 45.77% |
| 2014-12-31 | 61.55% |
| 2014-09-30 | 69.77% |
| 2014-06-30 | 70.17% |
| 2014-03-31 | 70.63% |
| 2013-12-31 | 69.52% |
| 2013-09-30 | 65.19% |
| 2013-06-30 | 68.71% |
| 2013-03-31 | 57.86% |
| 2012-12-31 | 61.65% |
| 2012-09-30 | 64.01% |
| 2012-06-30 | 58.16% |
| 2012-03-31 | 56.02% |
| 2011-12-31 | 98.40% |
| 2011-09-30 | 82.39% |
| 2011-06-30 | 67.75% |
| 2011-03-31 | 63.39% |
| 2010-12-31 | 78.04% |
| 2010-09-30 | 67.45% |
| 2010-06-30 | 55.60% |
| 2010-03-31 | 57.43% |
| 2009-12-31 | 57.30% |
| 2009-09-30 | 41.04% |
| 2009-06-30 | 46.98% |
| 2009-03-31 | 42.50% |
| 2008-12-31 | 62.97% |
| 2008-09-30 | 75.46% |
| 2008-06-30 | 79.81% |
| 2008-03-31 | 71.83% |
| 2007-12-31 | 66.96% |
| 2007-09-30 | 62.11% |
| 2007-06-30 | 67.85% |
| 2007-03-31 | 61.04% |
| 2006-12-31 | 62.83% |
| 2006-09-30 | 59.55% |
| 2006-06-30 | 71.75% |
| 2006-03-31 | 66.76% |
| 2005-12-31 | 73.29% |
| 2005-09-30 | 69.14% |
| 2005-06-30 | 59.61% |
| 2005-03-31 | 54.27% |
| 2004-12-31 | 52.63% |
| 2004-09-30 | 54.34% |
| 2004-06-30 | 53.16% |
| 2004-03-31 | 49.96% |
| 2003-12-31 | 42.07% |
| 2003-09-30 | -134.08% |
| 2003-06-30 | -167.96% |
| 2003-03-31 | 27.69% |
| 2002-12-31 | 62.24% |
About Dorchester Minerals, L.P.
Dorchester Minerals, L.P. is engaged in the acquisition, ownership, and management of both producing and non-producing royalty, net profit, and leasehold interests related to natural gas and crude oil across the United States. Its extensive royalty holdings encompass mineral, royalty, and overriding royalty interests, spanning 582 counties and parishes in 26 states. The firm's net profits interests represent overriding royalty interests derived from the net earnings of properties held by the operating partnership. Dorchester Minerals Management LP serves as the general partner for Dorchester Minerals, L.P. This Dallas, Texas-based company was established in 1982.
- Sector
- Energy
- Industry
- Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
- CEO
- Bradley J. Ehrman