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 2.38% is 62% below its 5-year average of 6.31%, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.00%–89.04%).
87.47% below its 12-month average of 19.00%.
Reported quarterly operating margin; no daily interpolation. Q3 FY2026 (2026-07-31): 0.74%.
OPERATING MARGIN
2.38%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
19.00%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
3.68%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
6.31%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
5.50%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
4.77%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
3.07%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-87.47%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-35.27%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-62.30%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-56.74%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-50.06%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-22.36%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
5.39%
median of 223 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-55.84%
vs the sector median at left
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. PFD DEP1/1000A
Market Cap
$2.64B
Operating Margin
2.38%
TTM Avg
19.00%
3Y Avg
3.68%
5Y Avg
6.31%
Market Cap
$2.48B
Operating Margin
3.75%
TTM Avg
1.87%
3Y Avg
-0.66%
5Y Avg
2.25%
Market Cap
$2.91B
Operating Margin
7.78%
TTM Avg
7.02%
3Y Avg
8.57%
5Y Avg
9.03%
Market Cap
$2.35B
Operating Margin
6.99%
TTM Avg
4.62%
3Y Avg
-0.97%
5Y Avg
-31.09%
Market Cap
$3.01B
Operating Margin
28.69%
TTM Avg
27.02%
3Y Avg
26.05%
5Y Avg
26.07%
Market Cap
$3.03B
Operating Margin
9.34%
TTM Avg
7.20%
3Y Avg
7.13%
5Y Avg
7.80%
Market Cap
$2.24B
Operating Margin
20.84%
TTM Avg
19.98%
3Y Avg
20.48%
5Y Avg
22.35%
Market Cap
$2.21B
Operating Margin
3.86%
TTM Avg
3.21%
3Y Avg
3.51%
5Y Avg
4.11%
Market Cap
$2.13B
Operating Margin
22.23%
TTM Avg
21.39%
3Y Avg
22.02%
5Y Avg
19.85%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. PFD DEP1/1000A (HOVNP) | $2.64B | 2.38% | 19.00% | 3.68% | 6.31% |
| Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP)vs › | $2.48B | 3.75% | 1.87% | -0.66% | 2.25% |
| Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM)vs › | $2.91B | 7.78% | 7.02% | 8.57% | 9.03% |
| Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. (LIND)vs › | $2.35B | 6.99% | 4.62% | -0.97% | -31.09% |
| Wingstop Inc. (WING)vs › | $3.01B | 28.69% | 27.02% | 26.05% | 26.07% |
| American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO)vs › | $3.03B | 9.34% | 7.20% | 7.13% | 7.80% |
| The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)vs › | $2.24B | 20.84% | 19.98% | 20.48% | 22.35% |
| Kohl's Corporation (KSS)vs › | $2.21B | 3.86% | 3.21% | 3.51% | 4.11% |
| Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (MCRI)vs › | $2.13B | 22.23% | 21.39% | 22.02% | 19.85% |
| Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (ASO)vs › | $3.22B | 9.55% | 8.77% | 9.52% | 11.04% |
Gross Margin
14.1%
Operating Margin
2.4%
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | 0.74% |
| 2026-04-30 | 2.17% |
| 2026-01-31 | 89.04% |
| 2025-10-31 | 1.06% |
| 2025-07-31 | 1.99% |
| 2025-04-30 | 3.89% |
| 2025-01-31 | 2.90% |
| 2024-10-31 | 11.08% |
| 2024-07-31 | 6.66% |
| 2024-04-30 | 9.04% |
| 2024-01-31 | 4.58% |
| 2023-10-31 | 0.00% |
| 2023-07-31 | 0.00% |
| 2023-04-30 | 7.93% |
| 2023-01-31 | 5.12% |
| 2022-10-31 | 11.11% |
| 2022-07-31 | 14.29% |
| 2022-04-30 | 13.90% |
| 2022-01-31 | 7.25% |
| 2021-10-31 | 11.57% |
| 2021-07-31 | 10.98% |
| 2021-04-30 | 7.15% |
| 2021-01-31 | 6.47% |
| 2020-10-31 | 9.34% |
| 2020-07-31 | 5.57% |
| 2020-04-30 | 4.78% |
| 2020-01-31 | 0.77% |
| 2019-10-31 | 8.88% |
| 2019-07-31 | 3.18% |
| 2019-04-30 | 1.76% |
| 2019-01-31 | 1.10% |
| 2018-10-31 | 11.76% |
| 2018-07-31 | 6.39% |
| 2018-04-30 | 3.57% |
| 2018-01-31 | -0.51% |
| 2017-10-31 | 5.55% |
| 2017-07-31 | 2.45% |
| 2017-04-30 | 2.35% |
| 2017-01-31 | 2.77% |
| 2016-10-31 | 7.07% |
| 2016-07-31 | 3.38% |
| 2016-04-30 | 0.86% |
| 2016-01-31 | 1.40% |
| 2015-10-31 | 8.34% |
| 2015-07-31 | 2.31% |
| 2015-04-30 | -1.38% |
| 2015-01-31 | 1.21% |
| 2014-10-31 | 8.00% |
| 2014-07-31 | 6.24% |
| 2014-04-30 | 3.66% |
| 2014-01-31 | -0.39% |
| 2013-10-31 | 9.50% |
| 2013-07-31 | 6.76% |
| 2013-04-30 | 4.72% |
| 2013-01-31 | 0.48% |
| 2012-10-31 | 6.00% |
| 2012-07-31 | 3.89% |
| 2012-04-30 | 0.23% |
| 2012-01-31 | -5.51% |
| 2011-10-31 | -22.82% |
| 2011-07-31 | -9.24% |
| 2011-04-30 | -19.36% |
| 2011-01-31 | -15.32% |
| 2010-10-31 | -29.39% |
| 2010-07-31 | -16.17% |
| 2010-04-30 | -20.68% |
| 2010-01-31 | -8.19% |
| 2009-10-31 | -37.98% |
| 2009-07-31 | -46.37% |
| 2009-04-30 | -95.48% |
| 2009-01-31 | -62.81% |
| 2008-10-31 | -57.49% |
| 2008-07-31 | -25.88% |
| 2008-04-30 | -43.74% |
| 2008-01-31 | -14.92% |
| 2007-10-31 | -27.79% |
| 2007-07-31 | -10.81% |
| 2007-04-30 | -2.94% |
| 2007-01-31 | -5.78% |
| 2006-10-31 | 6.06% |
| 2006-07-31 | 9.38% |
| 2006-04-30 | 10.66% |
| 2006-01-31 | 11.90% |
| 2005-10-31 | 16.30% |
| 2005-07-31 | 14.11% |
| 2005-04-05 | 16.03% |
| 2005-01-31 | 12.93% |
| 2004-10-31 | 11.86% |
| 2004-07-31 | 15.78% |
| 2004-04-30 | 14.37% |
| 2004-01-31 | 14.14% |
| 2003-10-31 | 13.95% |
| 2003-07-31 | 16.04% |
| 2003-04-30 | 14.59% |
| 2003-01-31 | 15.20% |
| 2002-10-31 | 18.84% |
