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 7.97% is 18% below its 5-year average of 9.70%, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.31%–26.76%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 1.25% above its 12-month average of 7.87%.
Reported quarterly operating margin; no daily interpolation.
OPERATING MARGIN
7.97%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
7.87%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
7.84%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
8.31%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
0.89%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
3.77%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
5.00%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.25%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+1.61%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-4.12%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+797.07%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+111.13%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+59.35%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER CYCLICAL
10.96%
median of 86 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-27.33%
vs the sector median at left
Liquidity Services, Inc.
Market Cap
$1.23B
Operating Margin
7.97%
TTM Avg
7.87%
3Y Avg
7.84%
5Y Avg
8.31%
Market Cap
$811.01M
Operating Margin
2.16%
TTM Avg
1.07%
3Y Avg
-5.58%
5Y Avg
-1.68%
Market Cap
$2.35B
Operating Margin
21.10%
TTM Avg
19.98%
3Y Avg
20.48%
5Y Avg
22.35%
Market Cap
$85.22M
Operating Margin
11.60%
TTM Avg
8.03%
3Y Avg
-597.76%
5Y Avg
-523.19%
Market Cap
$2.51B
Operating Margin
-258.66%
TTM Avg
-316.30%
3Y Avg
-394.96%
5Y Avg
-3716.00%
Market Cap
$3.04B
Operating Margin
7.57%
TTM Avg
7.20%
3Y Avg
7.13%
5Y Avg
7.80%
Market Cap
$3.54B
Operating Margin
3.16%
TTM Avg
1.87%
3Y Avg
-0.66%
5Y Avg
2.25%
Market Cap
$4.13B
Operating Margin
2.54%
TTM Avg
3.68%
3Y Avg
5.50%
5Y Avg
5.69%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT) | $1.23B | 7.97% | 7.87% | 7.84% | 8.31% |
| Carter's Inc. (CRI)vs › | $1.45B | 4.80% | 4.97% | 8.30% | 10.19% |
| Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (WOOF)vs › | $811.01M | 2.16% | 1.07% | -5.58% | -1.68% |
| The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)vs › | $2.35B | 21.10% | 19.98% | 20.48% | 22.35% |
| Studio City International Holdings Limited (MSC)vs › | $85.22M | 11.60% | 8.03% | -597.76% | -523.19% |
| Lucid Group, Inc. (LCID)vs › | $2.51B | -258.66% | -316.30% | -394.96% | -3716.00% |
| American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO)vs › | $3.04B | 7.57% | 7.20% | 7.13% | 7.80% |
| Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP)vs › | $3.54B | 3.16% | 1.87% | -0.66% | 2.25% |
| Thor Industries, Inc. (THO)vs › | $4.13B | 2.54% | 3.68% | 5.50% | 5.69% |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF)vs › | $4.58B | 12.94% | 14.13% | 13.19% | 10.26% |
Gross Margin
45.6%
Operating Margin
8.0%
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 7.97% |
| 2025-12-31 | 7.73% |
| 2025-09-30 | 9.28% |
| 2025-06-30 | 8.52% |
| 2025-03-31 | 5.85% |
| 2024-12-31 | 5.79% |
| 2024-09-30 | 6.80% |
| 2024-06-30 | 8.43% |
| 2024-03-31 | 7.21% |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.31% |
| 2023-09-30 | 9.85% |
| 2023-06-30 | 10.22% |
| 2023-03-31 | 6.44% |
| 2022-12-31 | 6.54% |
| 2022-09-30 | 14.95% |
| 2022-06-30 | 26.76% |
| 2022-03-31 | 19.02% |
| 2021-12-31 | 6.72% |
| 2021-09-30 | 11.82% |
| 2021-06-30 | 12.34% |
| 2021-03-31 | 9.13% |
| 2020-12-31 | 8.30% |
| 2020-09-30 | 9.57% |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.41% |
| 2020-03-31 | -8.43% |
| 2019-12-31 | -10.08% |
| 2019-09-30 | -9.16% |
| 2019-06-30 | -8.02% |
| 2019-03-31 | -7.90% |
| 2018-12-31 | -9.39% |
| 2018-09-30 | -11.80% |
| 2018-06-30 | -6.38% |
| 2018-03-31 | -9.43% |
| 2017-12-31 | -10.70% |
| 2017-09-30 | -23.76% |
| 2017-06-30 | -13.37% |
| 2017-03-31 | -11.61% |
| 2016-12-31 | -11.67% |
| 2016-09-30 | -32.18% |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.08% |
| 2016-03-31 | -1.73% |
| 2015-12-31 | -11.25% |
| 2015-09-30 | -79.48% |
| 2015-06-30 | -0.01% |
| 2015-03-31 | 3.70% |
| 2014-12-31 | -67.92% |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.44% |
| 2014-06-30 | 22.52% |
| 2014-03-31 | 7.37% |
| 2013-12-31 | 9.71% |
| 2013-09-30 | 13.32% |
| 2013-06-30 | 15.19% |
| 2013-03-31 | 16.59% |
| 2012-12-31 | 8.39% |
| 2012-09-30 | 7.17% |
| 2012-06-30 | 20.85% |
| 2012-03-31 | 25.34% |
| 2011-12-31 | 15.34% |
| 2011-09-30 | 42.43% |
| 2011-06-30 | 14.95% |
| 2011-03-31 | 12.85% |
| 2010-12-31 | 5.00% |
| 2010-09-30 | 6.90% |
| 2010-06-30 | 9.60% |
| 2010-03-31 | 8.63% |
| 2009-12-31 | 8.55% |
| 2009-09-30 | 6.55% |
| 2009-06-30 | 10.79% |
| 2009-03-31 | 5.05% |
| 2008-12-31 | -0.42% |
| 2008-09-30 | 7.07% |
| 2008-06-30 | 8.71% |
| 2008-03-31 | 6.19% |
| 2007-12-31 | 5.93% |
| 2007-09-30 | 9.03% |
| 2007-06-30 | 8.97% |
| 2007-03-31 | 7.45% |
| 2006-12-31 | 7.21% |
| 2006-09-30 | 8.35% |
| 2006-06-30 | 8.56% |
| 2006-03-31 | 9.16% |
| 2005-12-31 | 8.72% |
