Operating Margin: 19.44%
Is the operating margin high or low?
The operating margin of 19.44% is 14% below its 5-year average of 22.61%, near the low end of its 5-year range (19.44%–27.01%).
As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 5.57% below its 12-month average of 20.58%.
IEX Operating Margin
Reported quarterly operating margin; no daily interpolation.
IEX Average Operating Margin Chart
IEX Current vs Average Operating Margin Chart
IEX Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
19.44%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
20.58%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
21.52%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
22.61%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
22.64%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
21.51%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
20.38%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-5.57%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-9.68%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-14.02%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-14.14%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-9.63%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-4.63%
IEX Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDEX Corporation (IEX) | $16.88B | 19.44% | 20.58% | 21.52% | 22.61% |
| Nordson Corporation (NDSN)vs › | $16.97B | 26.37% | 25.50% | 25.93% | 24.37% |
| Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC)vs › | $17.38B | 7.46% | 9.68% | 10.34% | 13.33% |
| WESCO International, Inc. (WCC)vs › | $17.41B | 5.39% | 5.43% | 5.96% | 5.18% |
| Textron Inc. (TXT)vs › | $15.49B | 8.37% | 8.44% | 7.46% | 7.24% |
| Fortive Corporation (FTV)vs › | $18.82B | 17.73% | 18.27% | 18.13% | 17.06% |
| Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J)vs › | $14.63B | 4.69% | 6.60% | 6.24% | 5.63% |
| BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT)vs › | $19.14B | 10.42% | 12.09% | 13.79% | 14.72% |
| Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK)vs › | $14.35B | 7.79% | 7.62% | 7.39% | 8.22% |
| Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (AEIS)vs › | $14.27B | 11.33% | 6.66% | 8.21% | 9.28% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
44.4%
Operating Margin
19.4%
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 IDEX Corporation (IEX)?
- The operating margin for IEX stock is 19.44%.
- Is IDEX Corporation's operating margin high or low?
- The operating margin of 19.44% is 14% below its 5-year average of 22.61%, near the low end of its 5-year range (19.44%–27.01%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for IDEX Corporation (IEX)?
- The TTM average operating margin for IEX stock is 20.58%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for IDEX Corporation (IEX)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for IEX stock is 21.52%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for IDEX Corporation (IEX)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for IEX stock is 22.61%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for IDEX Corporation (IEX)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for IEX stock is 22.64%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for IDEX Corporation (IEX)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for IEX stock is 21.51%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for IDEX Corporation (IEX)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for IEX stock is 20.38%.
IEX Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 19.44% |
| 2025-12-31 | 20.69% |
| 2025-09-30 | 21.14% |
| 2025-06-30 | 21.98% |
| 2025-03-31 | 19.67% |
| 2024-12-31 | 19.74% |
| 2024-09-30 | 22.11% |
| 2024-06-30 | 23.10% |
| 2024-03-31 | 20.44% |
| 2023-12-31 | 20.93% |
| 2023-09-30 | 23.38% |
| 2023-06-30 | 24.37% |
| 2023-03-31 | 22.81% |
| 2022-12-31 | 22.98% |
| 2022-09-30 | 27.01% |
| 2022-06-30 | 24.00% |
| 2022-03-31 | 25.18% |
| 2021-12-31 | 23.06% |
| 2021-09-30 | 24.46% |
| 2021-06-30 | 23.86% |
| 2021-03-31 | 24.41% |
| 2020-12-31 | 23.61% |
| 2020-09-30 | 23.31% |
| 2020-06-30 | 20.51% |
| 2020-03-31 | 23.73% |
| 2019-12-31 | 23.36% |
| 2019-09-30 | 24.72% |
| 2019-06-30 | 24.58% |
| 2019-03-31 | 23.80% |
| 2018-12-31 | 23.58% |
| 2018-09-30 | 24.04% |
| 2018-06-30 | 23.74% |
| 2018-03-31 | 22.70% |
| 2017-12-31 | 22.23% |
| 2017-09-30 | 22.11% |
| 2017-06-30 | 21.84% |
| 2017-03-31 | 21.78% |
| 2016-12-31 | 20.82% |
| 2016-09-30 | 22.11% |
| 2016-06-30 | 20.55% |
| 2016-03-31 | 20.41% |
| 2015-12-31 | 19.66% |
| 2015-09-30 | 24.18% |
| 2015-06-30 | 21.35% |
| 2015-03-31 | 20.26% |
| 2014-12-31 | 18.03% |
| 2014-09-30 | 20.79% |
| 2014-06-30 | 20.50% |
| 2014-03-31 | 20.93% |
| 2013-12-31 | 19.95% |
| 2013-09-30 | 19.85% |
| 2013-06-30 | 19.20% |
| 2013-03-31 | 19.16% |
| 2012-12-31 | -25.59% |
| 2012-09-30 | 16.79% |
| 2012-06-30 | 17.94% |
| 2012-03-31 | 17.28% |
| 2011-12-31 | 15.81% |
| 2011-09-30 | 14.95% |
| 2011-06-30 | 17.55% |
| 2011-03-31 | 18.20% |
| 2010-12-31 | 16.29% |
| 2010-09-30 | 16.71% |
| 2010-06-30 | 16.59% |
| 2010-03-31 | 16.28% |
| 2009-12-31 | 15.27% |
| 2009-09-30 | 14.39% |
| 2009-06-30 | 13.89% |
| 2009-03-31 | 11.99% |
| 2008-12-31 | 11.57% |
| 2008-09-30 | 8.06% |
| 2008-06-30 | 18.58% |
| 2008-03-31 | 18.32% |
| 2007-12-31 | 17.78% |
| 2007-09-30 | 18.86% |
| 2007-06-30 | 19.99% |
| 2007-03-31 | 18.47% |
| 2006-12-31 | 19.54% |
| 2006-09-30 | 18.77% |
| 2006-06-30 | 18.71% |
| 2006-03-31 | 17.62% |
| 2005-12-31 | 18.09% |
| 2005-09-30 | 18.09% |
| 2005-06-30 | 17.71% |
| 2005-03-31 | 16.15% |
| 2004-12-31 | 15.80% |
| 2004-09-30 | 16.82% |
| 2004-06-30 | 17.04% |
| 2004-03-31 | 14.58% |
| 2003-12-31 | 14.12% |
| 2003-09-30 | 14.67% |
| 2003-06-30 | 14.27% |
| 2003-03-31 | 11.97% |
| 2002-12-31 | 12.14% |
| 2002-09-30 | 14.25% |
| 2002-06-30 | 14.79% |
About IDEX Corporation
IDEX Corporation is an international enterprise specializing in engineered solutions across diverse sectors. The company operates through three primary business units: Fluid & Metering Technologies (FMT), Health & Science Technologies (HST), and Fire & Safety/Diversified Products (FSDP). The FMT division is responsible for the design, production, and distribution of a range of fluid-handling equipment, including positive displacement pumps, flow meters, and injectors, alongside offering flow monitoring and related services. Its applications span the food, chemical, general industrial, water management, agricultural, and energy industries. Under the HST umbrella, IDEX develops and supplies precision components and systems for health and scientific applications. This includes advanced fluidic devices, various types of pumps (rotary lobe, centrifugal, positive displacement), roll compaction and drying technologies, pneumatic components, and sealing solutions, as well as biocompatible medical devices, optical components, and precision photonic solutions. Key markets for this segment encompass food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, marine, chemical, wastewater treatment, life sciences, research, and defense. Finally, the FSDP segment delivers critical equipment for emergency services, such as firefighting pumps, valves, rescue tools, and lifting bags. It also provides engineered stainless steel banding and clamping devices for industrial and commercial use, alongside specialized precision equipment for dispensing, metering, and mixing colorants and paints for retail and commercial clients. IDEX Corporation was founded in 1987 and maintains its headquarters in Northbrook, Illinois.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- CEO
- Eric D. Ashleman