Basis: Trailing twelve months (TTM). Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the operating margin high or low?
The operating margin of 5.27% is 77% above its 5-year average of 2.99%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-10.84%–26.29%).
8.12% above its 12-month average of 4.87%.
Reported quarterly operating margin; no daily interpolation. Q1 FY2027 (2026-06-30): 8.77%.
OPERATING MARGIN
5.27%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
4.87%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
3.43%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
2.99%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
1.22%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
2.37%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
2.76%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+8.12%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+53.46%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+76.51%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+331.87%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+122.28%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+91.12%
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
8.19%
median of 107 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-35.65%
vs the sector median at left
Friedman Industries, Incorporated
Market Cap
$304.38M
Operating Margin
5.27%
TTM Avg
4.87%
3Y Avg
3.43%
5Y Avg
2.99%
Market Cap
$314.00M
Operating Margin
-11.75%
TTM Avg
-274.35%
3Y Avg
-2440.93%
5Y Avg
-3593.00%
Market Cap
$293.67M
Operating Margin
3.85%
TTM Avg
-2.28%
3Y Avg
-2.78%
5Y Avg
-1.11%
Market Cap
$368.90M
Operating Margin
-239.80%
TTM Avg
-437.88%
3Y Avg
-1145.10%
5Y Avg
-916.08%
Market Cap
$219.39M
Operating Margin
4.52%
TTM Avg
9.95%
3Y Avg
21.84%
5Y Avg
18.89%
Market Cap
$404.82M
Operating Margin
0.00%
TTM Avg
0.00%
3Y Avg
0.00%
5Y Avg
0.00%
Market Cap
$184.60M
Operating Margin
12.41%
TTM Avg
0.59%
3Y Avg
5.49%
5Y Avg
10.37%
Market Cap
$162.74M
Operating Margin
0.00%
TTM Avg
0.00%
3Y Avg
0.00%
5Y Avg
0.00%
Market Cap
$468.98M
Operating Margin
-37.25%
TTM Avg
-24.73%
3Y Avg
-8.26%
5Y Avg
1.46%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friedman Industries, Incorporated (FRD) | $304.38M | 5.27% | 4.87% | 3.43% | 2.99% |
| Gevo, Inc. (GEVO)vs › | $314.00M | -11.75% | -274.35% | -2440.93% | -3593.00% |
| Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO)vs › | $293.67M | 3.85% | -2.28% | -2.78% | -1.11% |
| ASP Isotopes Inc. Common Stock (ASPI)vs › | $368.90M | -239.80% | -437.88% | -1145.10% | -916.08% |
| Hudson Technologies, Inc. (HDSN)vs › | $219.39M | 4.52% | 9.95% | 21.84% | 18.89% |
| Blue Moon Metals Inc. (BMM)vs › | $404.82M | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Hongli Group Inc. (HLP)vs › | $184.60M | 12.41% | 0.59% | 5.49% | 10.37% |
| 5E Advanced Materials Inc. (FEAM)vs › | $162.74M | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Algoma Steel Group Inc. (ASTL)vs › | $468.98M | -37.25% | -24.73% | -8.26% | 1.46% |
| Aemetis, Inc. (AMTX)vs › | $123.84M | -17.89% | -16.50% | -16.61% | -12.93% |
Gross Margin
13.3%
Operating Margin
5.3%
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 | 8.77% |
| 2026-03-31 | 6.17% |
| 2025-12-31 | 2.32% |
| 2025-09-30 | 1.89% |
| 2025-06-30 | 5.23% |
| 2025-03-31 | 4.45% |
| 2024-12-31 | -1.66% |
| 2024-09-30 | -0.21% |
| 2024-06-30 | -1.22% |
| 2024-03-31 | 5.24% |
| 2023-12-31 | 5.32% |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.81% |
| 2023-06-30 | 7.54% |
| 2023-03-31 | 5.84% |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.28% |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.05% |
| 2022-06-30 | 7.61% |
| 2022-03-31 | -5.68% |
| 2021-12-31 | -10.84% |
| 2021-09-30 | 26.29% |
| 2021-06-30 | 21.17% |
| 2021-03-31 | 29.30% |
| 2020-12-31 | 9.70% |
| 2020-09-30 | -1.28% |
| 2020-06-30 | -4.85% |
| 2020-03-31 | 1.23% |
| 2019-12-31 | -4.08% |
| 2019-09-30 | -5.09% |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.64% |
| 2019-03-31 | -0.25% |
| 2018-12-31 | 2.02% |
| 2018-09-30 | 4.97% |
| 2018-06-30 | 9.75% |
| 2018-03-31 | 6.19% |
| 2017-12-31 | 2.39% |
| 2017-09-30 | 1.74% |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.97% |
| 2017-03-31 | -2.45% |
| 2016-12-31 | -2.41% |
| 2016-09-30 | -5.25% |
| 2016-06-30 | -10.47% |
| 2016-03-31 | -5.19% |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.98% |
| 2015-09-30 | -1.32% |
| 2015-06-30 | 3.29% |
| 2015-03-31 | -2.72% |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.20% |
| 2014-09-30 | 3.56% |
| 2014-06-30 | -0.33% |
| 2014-03-31 | 1.81% |
| 2013-12-31 | 2.56% |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.12% |
| 2013-06-30 | 3.85% |
| 2013-03-31 | 5.77% |
| 2012-12-31 | 5.36% |
| 2012-09-30 | 7.36% |
| 2012-06-30 | 7.83% |
| 2012-03-31 | 7.41% |
| 2011-12-31 | 7.27% |
| 2011-09-30 | 8.23% |
| 2011-06-30 | 7.03% |
| 2011-03-31 | 11.10% |
| 2010-12-31 | 8.38% |
| 2010-09-30 | 8.94% |
| 2010-06-30 | 7.40% |
| 2010-03-31 | 7.44% |
| 2009-12-31 | -0.12% |
| 2009-09-30 | -1.87% |
| 2009-06-30 | -2.74% |
| 2009-03-31 | -2.31% |
| 2008-12-31 | 12.14% |
| 2008-09-30 | 11.65% |
| 2008-06-30 | 10.21% |
| 2008-03-31 | 4.15% |
| 2007-12-31 | 2.48% |
| 2007-09-30 | 3.27% |
| 2007-06-30 | 4.65% |
| 2007-03-31 | 4.04% |
| 2006-12-31 | 4.47% |
| 2006-09-30 | 4.07% |
| 2006-06-30 | 6.28% |
| 2006-03-31 | 6.15% |
| 2005-12-31 | 5.72% |
| 2005-09-30 | 5.83% |
| 2005-06-30 | 3.84% |
| 2005-03-31 | 4.23% |
| 2004-12-31 | 4.35% |
| 2004-09-30 | 6.31% |
| 2004-06-30 | 5.67% |
| 2004-03-31 | 6.60% |
| 2003-12-31 | -0.10% |
| 2003-09-30 | 1.79% |
| 2003-06-30 | 2.84% |
| 2003-03-31 | 2.56% |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.18% |
| 2002-09-30 | 2.55% |
