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Operating Margin: 15.91%

Is the operating margin high or low?

The operating margin of 15.91% is 16% above its 5-year average of 13.71%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-213.55%–62.98%).

As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 155.89% above its 12-month average of -28.46%.

Operating Margin

ARE Operating Margin

15.91%

Reported quarterly operating margin; no daily interpolation.

-40.74% 5Y
ARE Operating Margin

ARE Average Operating Margin Chart

ARE Operating Margin

ARE Current vs Average Operating Margin Chart

ARE Operating Margin Metrics

OPERATING MARGIN

15.91%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM

-28.46%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y

22.45%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y

23.07%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y

23.96%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y

24.95%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y

33.10%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+155.89%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-29.14%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-31.05%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-33.61%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-36.24%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-51.93%

ARE Competitors' Operating Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPOPERATING MARGINTTM3Y5Y
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE)$9.62B15.91%-28.46%22.45%23.07%
CubeSmart (CUBE)vs ›$9.39B39.51%42.64%41.85%43.95%
Agree Realty Corporation (ADC)vs ›$9.25B48.03%48.18%48.61%50.68%
NNN REIT, Inc. (NNN)vs ›$9.01B63.13%64.00%64.37%62.66%
BXP, Inc. (BXP)vs ›$10.75B55.71%42.85%37.89%36.34%
Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT)vs ›$10.81B41.58%37.61%40.03%39.38%
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (FR)vs ›$8.43B38.28%41.50%40.62%40.74%
Terreno Realty Corporation (TRNO)vs ›$7.01B40.81%39.54%40.06%43.51%
CoStar Group, Inc. (CSGP)vs ›$12.35B-0.76%-1.03%7.53%11.63%
UDR, Inc. (UDR)vs ›$12.89B18.83%17.92%22.85%22.04%

Operating Efficiency

Gross Margin

68.3%

Operating Margin

15.9%

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 Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE)?
The operating margin for ARE stock is 15.91%.
Is Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
The operating margin of 15.91% is 16% above its 5-year average of 13.71%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-213.55%–62.98%).
What is the TTM average operating margin for Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE)?
The TTM average operating margin for ARE stock is -28.46%.
What is the 3Y average operating margin for Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE)?
The 3Y average operating margin for ARE stock is 22.45%.
What is the 5Y average operating margin for Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE)?
The 5Y average operating margin for ARE stock is 23.07%.
What is the 10Y average operating margin for Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE)?
The 10Y average operating margin for ARE stock is 23.96%.
What is the 15Y average operating margin for Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE)?
The 15Y average operating margin for ARE stock is 24.95%.
What is the 20Y average operating margin for Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE)?
The 20Y average operating margin for ARE stock is 33.10%.

ARE Operating Margin History

DATEOPERATING MARGIN
2026-03-3115.91%
2025-12-31-213.55%
2025-09-3017.28%
2025-06-3018.66%
2025-03-3119.38%
2024-12-3120.96%
2024-09-3026.37%
2024-06-3026.82%
2024-03-3126.82%
2023-12-3123.62%
2023-09-3024.66%
2023-06-3024.57%
2023-03-3124.35%
2022-12-3123.11%
2022-09-3022.95%
2022-06-3024.84%
2022-03-3124.43%
2021-12-3120.54%
2021-09-3062.98%
2021-06-3026.85%
2021-03-3126.30%
2020-12-3124.74%
2020-09-3034.82%
2020-06-3025.73%
2020-03-3123.09%
2019-12-3127.81%
2019-09-30-0.26%
2019-06-3032.54%
2019-03-3146.89%
2018-12-314.57%
2018-09-3074.86%
2018-06-3028.56%
2018-03-3153.90%
2017-12-3125.25%
2017-09-3029.89%
2017-06-3024.16%
2017-03-3126.59%
2016-12-3118.94%
2016-09-3015.66%
2016-06-30-40.12%
2016-03-3114.58%
2015-12-3132.92%
2015-09-3015.86%
2015-06-3017.83%
2015-03-3124.80%
2014-12-317.84%
2014-09-3019.86%
2014-06-3020.88%
2014-03-3121.89%
2013-12-3136.07%
2013-09-3020.11%
2013-06-3019.97%
2013-03-3119.53%
2012-12-3123.13%
2012-09-3026.93%
2012-06-3031.36%
2012-03-3137.51%
2011-12-3138.82%
2011-09-3035.85%
2011-06-3039.20%
2011-03-3141.29%
2010-12-3168.61%
2010-09-3043.26%
2010-06-305.73%
2010-03-3145.91%
2009-12-3157.80%
2009-09-3040.49%
2009-06-3054.48%
2009-03-3153.81%
2008-12-3144.15%
2008-09-3050.93%
2008-06-3049.99%
2008-03-3168.33%
2007-12-3158.35%
2007-09-3058.42%
2007-06-3057.76%
2007-03-3154.93%
2006-12-3158.39%
2006-09-3057.44%
2006-06-3061.81%
2006-03-3158.85%
2005-12-3156.12%
2005-09-3057.62%
2005-06-3058.59%
2005-03-3158.77%
2004-12-3156.85%
2004-09-3055.39%
2004-06-3056.87%
2004-03-3161.14%
2003-12-3160.89%
2003-09-3082.12%
2003-06-3056.82%
2003-03-3156.37%
2002-12-3148.59%
2002-09-3052.65%
2002-06-3058.71%

About Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (NYSE:ARE), an S&P 500® real estate investment trust, stands as the pioneering and most seasoned entity in the specialized domain of urban office properties. Since its inception in 1994, Alexandria has uniquely focused on the ownership, operation, and development of integrated campuses tailored for the life science, technology, and agtech sectors, strategically positioned within premier innovation ecosystems. By December 31, 2020, the company commanded a market capitalization of $31.9 billion and managed an extensive North American asset portfolio totaling 49.7 million square feet. This substantial base encompasses 31.9 million RSF of operational properties, 3.3 million RSF of premium Class A spaces currently under construction, 7.1 million RSF designated for near-to-mid-term development and refurbishment, and an additional 7.4 million SF earmarked for future projects. Alexandria has cultivated a significant footprint across vital innovation hubs such as Greater Boston, San Francisco, New York City, San Diego, Seattle, Maryland, and Research Triangle. Its established expertise lies in crafting superior Class A facilities within these urban campuses, fostering dynamic and collaborative environments. These spaces are instrumental in empowering innovative tenants to successfully attract and retain world-class professionals, thereby stimulating productivity, efficiency, creativity, and overall achievement. Furthermore, Alexandria extends its support to transformative life science, technology, and agtech companies through its dedicated venture capital platform. This distinct business model, coupled with rigorous underwriting practices, ensures a diverse and high-caliber tenant roster, ultimately driving elevated occupancy rates, extended lease durations, robust rental revenues, superior financial returns, and enhanced long-term asset appreciation.

Pasadena, CA
552 employees
Real Estate / REIT - Office
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
REIT - Office
CEO
Peter Moglia