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 9.64% is 21% above its 5-year average of 7.99%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-14.49%–25.60%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 29.61% above its 12-month average of 7.44%.
Reported quarterly operating margin; no daily interpolation.
OPERATING MARGIN
9.64%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
7.44%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
3.89%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
7.99%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
11.56%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
12.44%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
11.72%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+29.61%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+147.99%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+20.71%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-16.56%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-22.46%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-17.73%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
11.75%
median of 48 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-17.95%
vs the sector median at left
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
Market Cap
$31.28B
Operating Margin
9.64%
TTM Avg
7.44%
3Y Avg
3.89%
5Y Avg
7.99%
Market Cap
$31.39B
Operating Margin
-19.16%
TTM Avg
-6.10%
3Y Avg
4.67%
5Y Avg
6.39%
Market Cap
$28.22B
Operating Margin
5.26%
TTM Avg
4.69%
3Y Avg
6.12%
5Y Avg
6.78%
Market Cap
$36.19B
Operating Margin
17.58%
TTM Avg
19.00%
3Y Avg
20.66%
5Y Avg
21.21%
Market Cap
$36.87B
Operating Margin
12.38%
TTM Avg
15.23%
3Y Avg
13.80%
5Y Avg
14.22%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) | $31.28B | 9.64% | 7.44% | 3.89% | 7.99% |
| The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC)vs › | $31.39B | -19.16% | -6.10% | 4.67% | 6.39% |
| Kellanova (K)vs › | $29.03B | 14.61% | 13.08% | 11.88% | 11.77% |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG)vs › | $28.22B | 5.26% | 4.69% | 6.12% | 6.78% |
| The Kroger Co. (KR)vs › | $35.44B | 1.33% | 1.95% | 1.99% | 2.25% |
| The Hershey Company (HSY)vs › | $36.19B | 17.58% | 19.00% | 20.66% | 21.21% |
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)vs › | $36.87B | 12.38% | 15.23% | 13.80% | 14.22% |
| Kenvue Inc. (KVUE)vs › | $37.31B | 19.62% | 14.89% | 15.99% | 12.76% |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR)vs › | $25.21B | 8.54% | 8.28% | 9.04% | 9.52% |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)vs › | $24.31B | 17.47% | 15.30% | 14.93% | 16.93% |
Gross Margin
73.4%
Operating Margin
9.6%
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 9.64% |
| 2025-12-31 | 13.85% |
| 2025-09-30 | 4.85% |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.23% |
| 2025-03-31 | 8.62% |
| 2024-12-31 | -14.49% |
| 2024-09-30 | -3.60% |
| 2024-06-30 | -6.02% |
| 2024-03-31 | 13.48% |
| 2023-12-31 | 13.41% |
| 2023-09-30 | 2.79% |
| 2023-06-30 | -0.14% |
| 2023-03-31 | 7.92% |
| 2022-12-31 | 12.03% |
| 2022-09-30 | 16.82% |
| 2022-06-30 | 2.22% |
| 2022-03-31 | 17.39% |
| 2021-12-31 | 25.60% |
| 2021-09-30 | 21.29% |
| 2021-06-30 | 5.95% |
| 2021-03-31 | 15.94% |
| 2020-12-31 | 21.90% |
| 2020-09-30 | 19.79% |
| 2020-06-30 | -22.35% |
| 2020-03-31 | 3.26% |
| 2019-12-31 | 5.64% |
| 2019-09-30 | 20.00% |
| 2019-06-30 | 6.02% |
| 2019-03-31 | 18.00% |
| 2018-12-31 | 19.25% |
| 2018-09-30 | 18.50% |
| 2018-06-30 | 8.41% |
| 2018-03-31 | 14.78% |
| 2017-12-31 | 18.96% |
| 2017-09-30 | 17.38% |
| 2017-06-30 | 7.95% |
| 2017-03-31 | 14.95% |
| 2016-12-31 | 19.23% |
| 2016-09-30 | 14.59% |
| 2016-06-30 | 5.43% |
| 2016-03-31 | 14.46% |
| 2015-12-31 | 20.16% |
| 2015-09-30 | 15.98% |
| 2015-06-30 | 9.04% |
| 2015-03-31 | 15.39% |
| 2014-12-31 | 20.79% |
| 2014-09-30 | 13.23% |
| 2014-06-30 | 13.95% |
| 2014-03-31 | 13.40% |
| 2013-12-31 | 21.74% |
| 2013-09-30 | 16.80% |
| 2013-06-30 | 6.06% |
| 2013-03-31 | 10.69% |
| 2012-12-31 | 22.27% |
| 2012-09-30 | 18.91% |
| 2012-06-30 | 3.25% |
| 2012-03-31 | 9.41% |
| 2011-12-31 | 21.81% |
| 2011-09-30 | 17.36% |
| 2011-06-30 | 3.14% |
| 2011-03-31 | 9.66% |
| 2010-12-31 | 20.77% |
| 2010-09-30 | 14.25% |
| 2010-06-30 | 2.37% |
| 2010-03-31 | 6.79% |
| 2009-12-31 | 17.66% |
| 2009-09-30 | 12.02% |
| 2009-06-30 | -0.87% |
| 2009-03-31 | 4.14% |
| 2008-12-31 | 13.24% |
| 2008-09-30 | 4.86% |
| 2008-06-30 | 9.99% |
| 2008-03-31 | 8.58% |
| 2007-12-31 | 16.05% |
| 2007-09-30 | 4.56% |
| 2007-06-30 | 9.13% |
| 2007-03-31 | 9.27% |
| 2006-12-31 | 16.69% |
| 2006-10-24 | 6.27% |
| 2006-06-30 | 9.19% |
| 2006-03-31 | 7.37% |
| 2005-12-31 | 14.05% |
| 2005-09-30 | 7.02% |
| 2005-06-30 | 10.26% |
| 2005-03-31 | 11.62% |
| 2004-12-31 | 13.29% |
| 2004-09-30 | 10.39% |
| 2004-06-30 | 8.96% |
| 2004-03-31 | 11.93% |
| 2003-12-31 | 13.53% |
| 2003-09-30 | 9.60% |
| 2003-06-30 | 6.78% |
| 2003-03-31 | 10.43% |
| 2002-12-31 | 12.12% |
| 2002-09-30 | 9.21% |
| 2002-06-30 | -3.20% |
