Profitability

What is Operating Profit Margin (OPM)?

Operating margin measures the profit remaining after all operating expenses, revealing how efficiently a company runs its core business operations.

Formula

Operating Margin = Operating Profit (EBIT) Γ· Revenue Γ— 100

How to Interpret

Increasing operating margins suggest improving operational efficiency and potentially operating leverage. Compare across competitors.

Typical Ranges

US sectors: Software 25–40%, Pharma 25–35%, Consumer Staples 15–25%, Industrials 10–18%, Retail 5–10%. Or international markets like India: IT 20–30%, FMCG 15–25%, Banking 30–50%, Manufacturing 10–20%.

Analyze Operating Profit Margin (OPM) by Indian Market Sector

See how operating profit margin (opm) varies across major Indian (NSE/BSE) market sectors. US sector benchmarks are summarised in the Typical Ranges section above.

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Find Stocks Using This Metric

Use the Equiscale Stock Screener to filter US or Indian stocks by Operating Profit Margin.