MP Materials Corp. (MP) Operating Margin: -39.42%
Is MP Materials Corp.’s operating margin high or low?
MP Materials Corp.'s operating margin of -39.42% is 386% below its 5-year average of -8.10%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-83.11%–62.07%).
As of Wednesday, June 17, 2026. 38.25% above its 12-month average of -63.84%.
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MP Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
-39.42%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
-63.84%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
-18.15%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
-8.10%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
N/A
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
N/A
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+38.25%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-117.19%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-386.37%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
MP Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MP Materials Corp. (MP) | $10.83B | -39.42% | -63.84% | -18.15% | -8.10% |
| United States Steel Corporation (X)vs › | $12.42B | -2.36% | 6.03% | 12.42% | 7.18% |
| The Mosaic Company (MOS)vs › | $7.17B | 3.71% | 7.15% | 12.27% | 12.31% |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA)vs › | $16.30B | 3.82% | 7.74% | 7.14% | 8.88% |
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs › | $18.28B | 12.07% | 11.22% | 10.89% | 8.53% |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs › | $19.48B | 7.56% | 7.20% | -3.66% | 0.25% |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs › | $19.66B | 15.35% | 13.66% | 14.27% | 14.36% |
| Dow Inc. (DOW)vs › | $23.42B | -2.31% | 2.73% | 5.11% | 6.91% |
| Nutrien Ltd. (NTR)vs › | $30.93B | 14.15% | 12.88% | 16.89% | 14.85% |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)vs › | $38.25B | 20.62% | 19.23% | 17.45% | 17.74% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
24.2%
Operating Margin
-39.4%
MP Materials Corp. 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
MP Materials Corp. Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for MP Materials Corp. (MP)?
- The operating margin for MP stock is -39.42%.
- Is MP Materials Corp.'s operating margin high or low?
- MP Materials Corp.'s operating margin of -39.42% is 386% below its 5-year average of -8.10%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-83.11%–62.07%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for MP Materials Corp. (MP)?
- The TTM average operating margin for MP stock is -63.84%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for MP Materials Corp. (MP)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for MP stock is -18.15%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for MP Materials Corp. (MP)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for MP stock is -8.10%.
MP Materials Corp. Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | -44.57% |
| 2024-12-31 | -83.11% |
| 2023-12-31 | -6.99% |
| 2022-12-31 | 62.07% |
| 2021-12-31 | 49.81% |
| 2020-12-31 | -25.84% |
| 2019-12-31 | -10.38% |
| 2018-12-31 | -13.18% |
About MP Materials Corp.
MP Materials Corp. manages and operates facilities dedicated to the extraction and refinement of rare earth elements. The company's primary asset is the Mountain Pass Rare Earth mine, a key operation situated within the Western Hemisphere. MP Materials holds comprehensive mineral rights for this significant deposit and its surrounding areas, alongside proprietary intellectual property essential for the ongoing processing and technological development of rare earth minerals. Its product offerings include critical elements such as cerium, lanthanum, neodymium, praseodymium, and samarium. Established in 2017, the company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Industrial Materials
- CEO
- James Henry Litinsky