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Operating Margin: -18.14%

Is the operating margin high or low?

The operating margin of -18.14% is 45% above its 5-year average of -33.14%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-82.94%–-1.31%).

As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 12.23% above its 12-month average of -20.67%.

Operating Margin

AMBA Operating Margin

-18.14%

Reported quarterly operating margin; no daily interpolation.

-141.42% 5Y
AMBA Operating Margin

AMBA Average Operating Margin Chart

AMBA Operating Margin

AMBA Current vs Average Operating Margin Chart

AMBA Operating Margin Metrics

OPERATING MARGIN

-18.14%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM

-20.67%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y

-43.86%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y

-33.14%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y

-15.67%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y

-8.16%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y

N/A

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+12.23%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+58.64%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+45.27%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-15.78%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-122.26%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

N/A

AMBA Competitors' Operating Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPOPERATING MARGINTTM3Y5Y
Ambarella, Inc. (AMBA)$2.73B-18.14%-20.67%-43.86%-33.14%
AXT, Inc. (AXTI)vs ›$3.25B-24.88%-19.89%-14.84%-7.64%
Ichor Holdings, Ltd. (ICHR)vs ›$3.28B-3.69%-2.52%0.08%2.04%
ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (ZI)vs ›$3.42B18.60%13.04%15.76%14.33%
Bill.com Holdings, Inc. (BILL)vs ›$3.54B-3.52%-9.50%-24.08%-27.64%
Keel Infrastructure Corp. (KEEL)vs ›$3.68B-65.25%-60.51%-92.43%-58.59%
monday.com Ltd. (MNDY)vs ›$3.76B0.63%-1.15%-9.22%-28.54%
C3.ai, Inc. (AI)vs ›$1.26B-194.86%-139.13%-122.41%-100.02%
POET Technologies Inc. (POET)vs ›$1.25B-3150.50%-37861.53%-20917.57%-15271.86%
EPAM Systems, Inc. (EPAM)vs ›$4.25B9.91%10.54%10.91%12.05%

Operating Efficiency

Gross Margin

58.3%

Operating Margin

-18.1%

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 Ambarella, Inc. (AMBA)?
The operating margin for AMBA stock is -18.14%.
Is Ambarella, Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
The operating margin of -18.14% is 45% above its 5-year average of -33.14%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-82.94%–-1.31%).
What is the TTM average operating margin for Ambarella, Inc. (AMBA)?
The TTM average operating margin for AMBA stock is -20.67%.
What is the 3Y average operating margin for Ambarella, Inc. (AMBA)?
The 3Y average operating margin for AMBA stock is -43.86%.
What is the 5Y average operating margin for Ambarella, Inc. (AMBA)?
The 5Y average operating margin for AMBA stock is -33.14%.
What is the 10Y average operating margin for Ambarella, Inc. (AMBA)?
The 10Y average operating margin for AMBA stock is -15.67%.
What is the 15Y average operating margin for Ambarella, Inc. (AMBA)?
The 15Y average operating margin for AMBA stock is -8.16%.

AMBA Operating Margin History

DATEOPERATING MARGIN
2026-04-30-18.14%
2026-01-31-17.07%
2025-10-31-14.98%
2025-07-31-23.02%
2025-04-30-30.11%
2025-01-31-28.73%
2024-10-31-30.86%
2024-07-31-56.94%
2024-04-30-72.41%
2024-01-31-80.82%
2023-10-31-82.94%
2023-07-31-56.89%
2023-04-30-57.19%
2023-01-31-28.13%
2022-10-31-24.22%
2022-07-31-24.96%
2022-04-30-11.63%
2022-01-31-13.67%
2021-10-31-1.31%
2021-07-31-7.51%
2021-04-30-14.45%
2021-01-31-22.55%
2020-10-31-28.97%
2020-07-31-30.51%
2020-04-30-28.58%
2020-01-31-24.18%
2019-10-31-10.55%
2019-07-31-18.45%
2019-04-30-38.66%
2019-01-31-28.13%
2018-10-31-16.45%
2018-07-31-10.70%
2018-04-30-17.48%
2018-01-311.97%
2017-10-3116.97%
2017-07-317.41%
2017-04-304.08%
2017-01-3122.95%
2016-10-3129.53%
2016-07-3114.22%
2016-04-302.36%
2016-01-3113.40%
2015-10-3132.54%
2015-07-3129.60%
2015-04-3028.62%
2015-01-3126.46%
2014-10-3128.39%
2014-07-3121.64%
2014-04-3014.48%
2014-01-3114.27%
2013-10-3121.88%
2013-07-3118.38%
2013-04-3015.38%
2013-01-3111.49%
2012-10-3121.26%
2012-07-3120.72%
2012-04-3011.21%
2012-01-318.53%
2011-10-3119.84%
2011-07-314.92%
2011-04-3010.87%

About Ambarella, Inc.

Ambarella, Inc. is a global semiconductor company specializing in advanced video processing technology. They develop chips that facilitate high-definition (HD) and ultra-HD (UHD) video compression, sophisticated image manipulation, and cutting-edge deep learning capabilities. Their core offering comprises highly integrated system-on-a-chip (SoC) designs. These single-chip solutions seamlessly combine HD video and image processing, artificial intelligence (AI) computer vision, audio processing, and various system functions, resulting in superior video and image clarity, distinct features, and efficient power usage. Ambarella's technology finds broad application across diverse markets. In the automotive sector, their chips power devices like vehicle dashcams, digital rearview mirrors, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) cameras, interior and driver monitoring systems, and central domain controllers for self-driving vehicles. Beyond automotive, their solutions are crucial for professional and residential IP security cameras, various robotics and industrial applications (including identification, authentication, robotic products, and sensing), and a wide range of consumer products. The consumer segment encompasses wearable cameras, sports action cameras, social media devices, aerial drones, video conferencing equipment, and virtual reality systems. The company distributes its semiconductor solutions to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original design manufacturers (ODMs) through a combination of its direct sales team and a network of distributors. Established in 2004, Ambarella, Inc. is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

Santa Clara, CA
941 employees
Technology / Semiconductors
Sector
Technology
Industry
Semiconductors
CEO
Feng-Ming Wang