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 3.04% is 42% below its 5-year average of 5.26%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-8.05%–8.69%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 80.40% above its 12-month average of 1.68%.
Reported quarterly operating margin; no daily interpolation.
OPERATING MARGIN
3.04%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
1.68%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
5.56%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
5.92%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
5.71%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
4.72%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+80.40%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-45.36%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-48.71%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-46.81%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-35.67%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
10.61%
median of 87 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-71.37%
vs the sector median at left
General Motors Company
Market Cap
$80.37B
Operating Margin
3.04%
TTM Avg
1.68%
3Y Avg
5.56%
5Y Avg
5.92%
Market Cap
$80.54B
Operating Margin
12.22%
TTM Avg
12.07%
3Y Avg
11.53%
5Y Avg
10.31%
Market Cap
$85.37B
Operating Margin
27.32%
TTM Avg
26.14%
3Y Avg
16.08%
5Y Avg
-66.10%
Market Cap
$74.05B
Operating Margin
19.56%
TTM Avg
19.46%
3Y Avg
19.91%
5Y Avg
20.42%
Market Cap
$72.13B
Operating Margin
23.35%
TTM Avg
21.79%
3Y Avg
22.30%
5Y Avg
16.16%
Market Cap
$95.21B
Operating Margin
9.59%
TTM Avg
11.87%
3Y Avg
12.07%
5Y Avg
9.62%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Motors Company (GM) | $80.37B | 3.04% | 1.68% | 5.56% | 5.92% |
| Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST)vs › | $80.54B | 12.22% | 12.07% | 11.53% | 10.31% |
| Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL)vs › | $85.37B | 27.32% | 26.14% | 16.08% | -66.10% |
| O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (ORLY)vs › | $74.05B | 19.56% | 19.46% | 19.91% | 20.42% |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT)vs › | $72.13B | 23.35% | 21.79% | 22.30% | 16.16% |
| Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB)vs › | $89.93B | 20.49% | 21.89% | 20.13% | -3.09% |
| Carvana Co. (CVNA)vs › | $68.40B | 8.93% | 8.29% | 1.23% | -0.31% |
| MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI)vs › | $95.21B | 9.59% | 11.87% | 12.07% | 9.62% |
| Sea Limited (SE)vs › | $64.08B | 8.20% | 6.04% | 0.46% | -7.31% |
| Marriott International, Inc. (MAR)vs › | $98.31B | 16.02% | 15.41% | 15.95% | 12.87% |
Gross Margin
5.7%
Operating Margin
3.0%
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 | 3.04% |
| 2026-03-31 | 6.71% |
| 2025-12-31 | -8.05% |
| 2025-09-30 | 2.21% |
| 2025-06-30 | 4.51% |
| 2025-03-31 | 7.62% |
| 2024-12-31 | 3.19% |
| 2024-09-30 | 7.49% |
| 2024-06-30 | 8.07% |
| 2024-03-31 | 8.69% |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.14% |
| 2023-09-30 | 6.83% |
| 2023-06-30 | 6.23% |
| 2023-03-31 | 6.45% |
| 2022-12-31 | 6.05% |
| 2022-09-30 | 8.10% |
| 2022-06-30 | 5.92% |
| 2022-03-31 | 6.10% |
| 2021-12-31 | 4.53% |
| 2021-09-30 | 6.14% |
| 2021-06-30 | 8.44% |
| 2021-03-31 | 10.09% |
| 2020-12-31 | 7.64% |
| 2020-09-30 | 12.75% |
| 2020-06-30 | -6.64% |
| 2020-03-31 | 3.23% |
| 2019-12-31 | -0.82% |
| 2019-09-30 | 7.25% |
| 2019-06-30 | 6.95% |
| 2019-03-31 | 3.40% |
| 2018-12-31 | 2.16% |
| 2018-09-30 | 4.50% |
| 2018-06-30 | 4.02% |
| 2018-03-31 | 1.47% |
| 2017-12-31 | 5.85% |
| 2017-09-30 | 4.69% |
| 2017-06-30 | 6.52% |
| 2017-03-31 | 6.66% |
| 2016-12-31 | 4.00% |
| 2016-09-30 | 6.79% |
| 2016-06-30 | 7.17% |
| 2016-03-31 | 5.29% |
| 2015-12-31 | 4.69% |
| 2015-09-30 | 2.57% |
| 2015-06-30 | 3.37% |
| 2015-03-31 | 2.11% |
| 2014-12-31 | 3.30% |
| 2014-09-30 | 3.13% |
| 2014-06-30 | -1.19% |
| 2014-03-31 | -1.43% |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.41% |
| 2013-09-30 | 5.79% |
| 2013-06-30 | 4.48% |
| 2013-03-31 | 2.60% |
| 2012-12-31 | -88.49% |
| 2012-09-30 | 4.27% |
| 2012-06-30 | 4.84% |
| 2012-03-31 | 2.64% |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.18% |
| 2011-09-30 | 4.92% |
| 2011-06-30 | 6.23% |
| 2011-03-31 | 2.62% |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.88% |
| 2010-09-30 | 5.09% |
| 2010-06-30 | 5.74% |
| 2010-03-31 | 3.67% |
| 2009-12-31 | -12.14% |
| 2009-09-30 | -7.44% |
| 2009-06-30 | -40.97% |
| 2009-03-31 | -25.24% |
