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 16.68% is in line with its 5-year average of 18.37%, near the low end of its 5-year range (16.55%–21.27%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 8.08% below its 12-month average of 18.14%.
Reported quarterly operating margin; no daily interpolation.
OPERATING MARGIN
16.68%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
18.14%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
18.75%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
18.37%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
17.72%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
15.66%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
13.50%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-8.08%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-11.05%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-9.20%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-5.89%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+6.49%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+23.50%
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
14.09%
median of 131 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+18.37%
vs the sector median at left
A. O. Smith Corporation
Market Cap
$8.87B
Operating Margin
16.68%
TTM Avg
18.14%
3Y Avg
18.75%
5Y Avg
18.37%
Market Cap
$9.15B
Operating Margin
9.51%
TTM Avg
10.59%
3Y Avg
8.88%
5Y Avg
8.88%
Market Cap
$9.45B
Operating Margin
-15.73%
TTM Avg
-5.38%
3Y Avg
-8.45%
5Y Avg
-4.17%
Market Cap
$9.53B
Operating Margin
13.85%
TTM Avg
12.80%
3Y Avg
10.64%
5Y Avg
10.15%
Market Cap
$7.97B
Operating Margin
-31.94%
TTM Avg
-39.21%
3Y Avg
-61.80%
5Y Avg
-70.34%
Market Cap
$7.71B
Operating Margin
19.67%
TTM Avg
18.70%
3Y Avg
11.92%
5Y Avg
8.65%
Market Cap
$7.52B
Operating Margin
10.76%
TTM Avg
11.29%
3Y Avg
13.17%
5Y Avg
13.37%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS) | $8.87B | 16.68% | 18.14% | 18.75% | 18.37% |
| Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (BAH)vs › | $9.15B | 9.51% | 10.59% | 8.88% | 8.88% |
| AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV)vs › | $9.45B | -15.73% | -5.38% | -8.45% | -4.17% |
| Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)vs › | $9.53B | 13.85% | 12.80% | 10.64% | 10.15% |
| Aecom (ACM)vs › | $9.75B | 6.38% | 5.75% | 4.67% | 4.38% |
| Planet Labs PBC (PL)vs › | $7.97B | -31.94% | -39.21% | -61.80% | -70.34% |
| Fluor Corporation (FLR)vs › | $7.96B | -2.29% | 0.25% | 0.74% | 0.23% |
| Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)vs › | $7.71B | 19.67% | 18.70% | 11.92% | 8.65% |
| Pool Corporation (POOL)vs › | $7.52B | 10.76% | 11.29% | 13.17% | 13.37% |
| AGCO Corporation (AGCO)vs › | $7.20B | 6.47% | 7.66% | 9.45% | 8.97% |
Gross Margin
38.6%
Operating Margin
16.7%
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 | 16.68% |
| 2026-03-31 | 17.11% |
| 2025-12-31 | 17.95% |
| 2025-09-30 | 18.63% |
| 2025-06-30 | 20.35% |
| 2025-03-31 | 18.96% |
| 2024-12-31 | 17.11% |
| 2024-09-30 | 17.80% |
| 2024-06-30 | 20.18% |
| 2024-03-31 | 19.67% |
| 2023-12-31 | 18.70% |
| 2023-09-30 | 19.34% |
| 2023-06-30 | 21.27% |
| 2023-03-31 | 19.34% |
| 2022-12-31 | 18.95% |
| 2022-09-30 | 17.10% |
| 2022-06-30 | 17.29% |
| 2022-03-31 | 16.55% |
| 2021-12-31 | 17.72% |
| 2021-09-30 | 17.79% |
| 2021-06-30 | 17.25% |
| 2021-03-31 | 15.88% |
| 2020-12-31 | 18.32% |
| 2020-09-30 | 18.12% |
| 2020-06-30 | 13.80% |
| 2020-03-31 | 10.32% |
| 2019-12-31 | 15.33% |
| 2019-09-30 | 15.37% |
| 2019-06-30 | 16.98% |
| 2019-03-31 | 14.45% |
| 2018-12-31 | 18.57% |
| 2018-09-30 | 17.03% |
| 2018-06-30 | 17.26% |
| 2018-03-31 | 16.32% |
| 2017-12-31 | 18.32% |
| 2017-09-30 | 17.46% |
| 2017-06-30 | 17.42% |
| 2017-03-31 | 16.24% |
| 2016-12-31 | 16.44% |
| 2016-09-30 | 17.34% |
| 2016-06-30 | 18.55% |
| 2016-03-31 | 16.22% |
| 2015-12-31 | 16.81% |
| 2015-09-30 | 17.05% |
| 2015-06-30 | 15.76% |
| 2015-03-31 | 13.26% |
| 2014-12-31 | 11.74% |
| 2014-09-30 | 12.00% |
| 2014-06-30 | 13.23% |
| 2014-03-31 | 11.77% |
| 2013-12-31 | 10.86% |
| 2013-09-30 | 11.73% |
| 2013-06-30 | 12.09% |
| 2013-03-31 | 11.64% |
| 2012-12-31 | 11.60% |
| 2012-09-30 | 9.80% |
| 2012-06-30 | 10.66% |
| 2012-03-31 | 9.35% |
| 2011-12-31 | 6.94% |
| 2011-09-30 | 10.97% |
| 2011-06-30 | 6.61% |
| 2011-03-31 | 9.03% |
| 2010-12-31 | 19.70% |
| 2010-09-30 | 8.47% |
| 2010-06-30 | 9.48% |
| 2010-03-31 | 9.00% |
| 2009-12-31 | -1.43% |
| 2009-09-30 | 6.90% |
| 2009-06-30 | 4.75% |
| 2009-03-31 | 3.51% |
| 2008-12-31 | 3.32% |
| 2008-09-30 | 6.14% |
| 2008-06-30 | 7.62% |
| 2008-03-31 | 6.79% |
| 2007-12-31 | 6.32% |
| 2007-09-30 | 6.41% |
| 2007-06-30 | 7.26% |
| 2007-03-31 | 5.98% |
| 2006-12-31 | 6.66% |
| 2006-09-30 | 5.78% |
| 2006-06-30 | 6.85% |
| 2006-03-31 | 6.62% |
| 2005-12-31 | 6.80% |
| 2005-09-30 | 5.22% |
| 2005-06-30 | 5.44% |
| 2005-03-31 | 6.28% |
| 2004-12-31 | 2.10% |
| 2004-09-30 | 1.18% |
| 2004-06-30 | 6.75% |
| 2004-03-31 | 4.71% |
| 2003-12-13 | 6.32% |
| 2003-09-30 | 3.56% |
| 2003-06-30 | 7.69% |
| 2003-03-31 | 6.23% |
| 2002-12-31 | 5.74% |
| 2002-09-30 | 5.09% |
