Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the operating margin high or low?
The operating margin of 3.95% is 28% above its 5-year average of 3.08%, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.47%–4.98%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 95.82% above its 12-month average of 2.02%.
Reported quarterly operating margin; no daily interpolation.
OPERATING MARGIN
3.95%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
2.02%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
2.56%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
3.08%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
2.95%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
2.78%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
3.07%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+95.82%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+54.28%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+28.15%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+34.05%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+41.93%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+28.88%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
11.75%
median of 48 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-66.39%
vs the sector median at left
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
Market Cap
$36.91B
Operating Margin
3.95%
TTM Avg
2.02%
3Y Avg
2.56%
5Y Avg
3.08%
Market Cap
$36.98B
Operating Margin
17.58%
TTM Avg
19.00%
3Y Avg
20.66%
5Y Avg
21.21%
Market Cap
$36.41B
Operating Margin
12.38%
TTM Avg
15.23%
3Y Avg
13.80%
5Y Avg
14.22%
Market Cap
$40.83B
Operating Margin
21.29%
TTM Avg
21.78%
3Y Avg
21.23%
5Y Avg
21.52%
Market Cap
$31.95B
Operating Margin
7.56%
TTM Avg
6.46%
3Y Avg
10.07%
5Y Avg
10.11%
Market Cap
$30.02B
Operating Margin
-13.04%
TTM Avg
-6.10%
3Y Avg
4.67%
5Y Avg
6.39%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) | $36.91B | 3.95% | 2.02% | 2.56% | 3.08% |
| Kenvue Inc. (KVUE)vs › | $36.92B | 19.52% | 14.89% | 15.99% | 12.76% |
| The Hershey Company (HSY)vs › | $36.98B | 17.58% | 19.00% | 20.66% | 21.21% |
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)vs › | $36.41B | 12.38% | 15.23% | 13.80% | 14.22% |
| The Kroger Co. (KR)vs › | $34.76B | 1.33% | 1.95% | 1.99% | 2.25% |
| Sysco Corporation (SYY)vs › | $40.31B | 3.66% | 3.73% | 3.88% | 3.62% |
| Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP)vs › | $40.83B | 21.29% | 21.78% | 21.23% | 21.52% |
| The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL)vs › | $31.95B | 7.56% | 6.46% | 10.07% | 10.11% |
| The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC)vs › | $30.02B | -13.04% | -6.10% | 4.67% | 6.39% |
| Kellanova (K)vs › | $29.03B | 14.61% | 13.08% | 11.88% | 11.77% |
Gross Margin
6.9%
Operating Margin
4.0%
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
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 3.95% |
| 2026-03-31 | 1.99% |
| 2025-12-31 | 1.72% |
| 2025-09-30 | 1.95% |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.47% |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.23% |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.93% |
| 2024-09-30 | 2.31% |
| 2024-06-30 | 2.20% |
| 2024-03-31 | 3.24% |
| 2023-12-31 | 3.57% |
| 2023-09-30 | 4.59% |
| 2023-06-30 | 4.14% |
| 2023-03-31 | 4.98% |
| 2022-12-31 | 3.33% |
| 2022-09-30 | 4.02% |
| 2022-06-30 | 4.71% |
| 2022-03-31 | 4.52% |
| 2021-12-31 | 3.74% |
| 2021-09-30 | 2.98% |
| 2021-06-30 | 3.16% |
| 2021-03-31 | 4.23% |
| 2020-12-31 | 3.35% |
| 2020-09-30 | 2.68% |
| 2020-06-30 | 2.89% |
| 2020-03-31 | 1.92% |
| 2019-12-31 | 3.15% |
| 2019-09-30 | 2.99% |
| 2019-06-30 | 2.27% |
| 2019-03-31 | 1.76% |
| 2018-12-31 | 3.10% |
| 2018-09-30 | 3.32% |
| 2018-06-30 | 3.64% |
| 2018-03-31 | 2.42% |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.96% |
| 2017-09-30 | 2.25% |
| 2017-06-30 | 2.46% |
| 2017-03-31 | 2.38% |
| 2016-12-31 | 3.37% |
| 2016-09-30 | 3.44% |
| 2016-06-30 | 1.52% |
| 2016-03-31 | 2.10% |
| 2015-12-31 | 2.33% |
| 2015-09-30 | 3.44% |
| 2015-06-30 | 2.55% |
| 2015-03-31 | 3.45% |
| 2014-12-31 | 3.90% |
| 2014-09-30 | 5.62% |
| 2014-06-30 | 3.47% |
| 2014-03-31 | 1.36% |
| 2013-12-31 | 3.02% |
| 2013-09-30 | 3.40% |
| 2013-06-30 | 1.57% |
| 2013-03-31 | 1.47% |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.91% |
| 2012-06-30 | 1.85% |
| 2012-03-31 | 2.86% |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.67% |
| 2011-09-30 | 2.86% |
| 2011-06-30 | 2.95% |
| 2011-03-31 | 3.81% |
| 2010-12-31 | 3.93% |
| 2010-09-30 | 2.54% |
| 2010-06-30 | 3.79% |
| 2010-03-31 | 3.54% |
| 2009-12-31 | 4.37% |
| 2009-09-30 | 4.15% |
| 2009-06-30 | 0.25% |
| 2009-03-31 | 2.04% |
| 2008-12-31 | 5.25% |
| 2008-09-30 | 6.89% |
| 2008-06-30 | 2.11% |
| 2008-03-31 | 4.16% |
| 2007-12-31 | 3.70% |
| 2007-09-30 | 4.49% |
| 2007-06-30 | 3.48% |
| 2007-03-31 | 3.97% |
| 2006-12-31 | 5.56% |
| 2006-09-30 | 5.88% |
| 2006-06-30 | 5.58% |
| 2006-03-31 | 5.19% |
| 2005-12-31 | 5.26% |
| 2005-09-30 | 3.23% |
| 2005-06-30 | 2.60% |
| 2005-03-31 | 3.47% |
| 2004-12-31 | 4.40% |
| 2004-09-30 | 4.59% |
| 2004-06-30 | -1.54% |
| 2004-03-31 | 3.60% |
| 2003-12-31 | 3.48% |
| 2003-09-30 | 2.79% |
| 2003-06-30 | 1.84% |
| 2003-03-31 | 2.32% |
| 2002-12-31 | 3.13% |
| 2002-09-30 | 2.94% |
