Operating Margin

Explanation

Operating margin = Operating Income / Revenue. It excludes interest, taxes, and non-recurring items to focus on how efficiently the company runs its core operations. High operating margins indicate pricing power and cost discipline. Software companies typically achieve 25-40% operating margins at scale. Retailers operate at 3-8%. A declining operating margin trend, even with growing revenue, signals competitive pressure or operational inefficiency. The operating margin expansion trajectory is one of the most predictive factors for future stock performance.

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How Stoquity Uses This

Stoquity incorporates operating margin analysis across its portfolio management platform, providing real-time monitoring and AI-powered insights for every portfolio.