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 -17.64% is 195% below its 5-year average of 18.52%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-162.74%–27.16%).
58.89% above its 12-month average of -42.91%.
Reported quarterly operating margin; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 15.92%.
OPERATING MARGIN
-17.64%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
-42.91%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
12.63%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
18.52%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
15.40%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
10.30%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
8.25%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+58.89%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-239.71%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-195.27%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-214.55%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-271.21%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-313.90%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
5.03%
median of 149 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-450.70%
vs the sector median at left
MGP Ingredients, Inc.
Market Cap
$278.60M
Operating Margin
-17.64%
TTM Avg
-42.91%
3Y Avg
12.63%
5Y Avg
18.52%
Market Cap
$284.33M
Operating Margin
-462.72%
TTM Avg
-303.67%
3Y Avg
-161.22%
5Y Avg
-104.02%
Market Cap
$310.38M
Operating Margin
6.49%
TTM Avg
7.51%
3Y Avg
6.82%
5Y Avg
6.18%
Market Cap
$313.86M
Operating Margin
N/A
TTM Avg
-2.13%
3Y Avg
-0.78%
5Y Avg
0.54%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGP Ingredients, Inc. (MGPI) | $278.60M | -17.64% | -42.91% | 12.63% | 18.52% |
| Alico, Inc. (ALCO)vs › | $284.33M | -462.72% | -303.67% | -161.22% | -104.02% |
| CHS Inc. (CHSCM)vs › | $299.63M | 0.63% | 0.88% | 2.28% | 2.22% |
| CHS Inc. (CHSCN)vs › | $302.55M | 0.63% | 0.88% | 2.28% | 2.22% |
| CHS Inc. (CHSCP)vs › | $305.40M | 0.63% | 0.88% | 2.28% | 2.22% |
| CHS Inc. (CHSCL)vs › | $308.70M | 0.63% | 0.88% | 2.28% | 2.22% |
| CHS Inc. (CHSCO)vs › | $309.29M | 0.63% | 0.88% | 2.28% | 2.22% |
| Lifeway Foods, Inc. (LWAY)vs › | $310.38M | 6.49% | 7.51% | 6.82% | 6.18% |
| Forafric Global PLC (AFRI)vs › | $313.86M | N/A | -2.13% | -0.78% | 0.54% |
| SNDL Inc. (SNDL)vs › | $318.16M | -1.67% | -5.88% | -19.63% | -103.72% |
Gross Margin
35.5%
Operating Margin
-17.6%
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 | 15.92% |
| 2026-03-31 | -162.74% |
| 2025-12-31 | -97.75% |
| 2025-09-30 | 16.05% |
| 2025-06-30 | 13.96% |
| 2025-03-31 | -0.61% |
| 2024-12-31 | -16.84% |
| 2024-09-30 | 20.17% |
| 2024-06-30 | 22.74% |
| 2024-03-31 | 16.95% |
| 2023-12-31 | 20.04% |
| 2023-09-30 | 9.37% |
| 2023-06-30 | 21.12% |
| 2023-03-31 | 20.68% |
| 2022-12-31 | 15.56% |
| 2022-09-30 | 16.84% |
| 2022-06-30 | 18.11% |
| 2022-03-31 | 25.65% |
| 2021-12-31 | 27.16% |
| 2021-09-30 | 18.62% |
| 2021-06-30 | 15.81% |
| 2021-03-31 | 18.92% |
| 2020-12-31 | 15.40% |
| 2020-09-30 | 13.26% |
| 2020-06-30 | 12.25% |
| 2020-03-31 | 13.84% |
| 2019-12-31 | 17.58% |
| 2019-09-30 | 12.80% |
| 2019-06-30 | 12.02% |
| 2019-03-31 | 9.55% |
| 2018-12-31 | 15.84% |
| 2018-09-30 | 12.64% |
| 2018-06-30 | 12.61% |
| 2018-03-31 | 11.81% |
| 2017-12-31 | 11.94% |
| 2017-09-30 | 12.13% |
| 2017-06-30 | 12.26% |
| 2017-03-31 | 13.07% |
| 2016-12-31 | 13.06% |
| 2016-09-30 | 14.43% |
| 2016-06-30 | 11.35% |
| 2016-03-31 | 13.96% |
| 2015-12-31 | 12.36% |
| 2015-09-30 | 7.92% |
| 2015-06-30 | 11.13% |
| 2015-03-31 | 8.59% |
| 2014-12-31 | 10.72% |
| 2014-09-30 | 4.69% |
| 2014-06-30 | 3.81% |
| 2014-03-31 | 2.19% |
| 2013-12-31 | -1.37% |
| 2013-09-30 | -7.42% |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.64% |
| 2013-03-31 | 1.50% |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.12% |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.15% |
| 2012-06-30 | -0.64% |
| 2012-03-31 | -2.60% |
| 2011-12-31 | -8.81% |
| 2011-09-30 | -3.38% |
| 2011-06-30 | -11.76% |
| 2011-03-31 | 1.29% |
| 2010-12-31 | 7.50% |
| 2010-09-30 | 6.26% |
| 2010-06-30 | 4.31% |
| 2010-03-31 | -1.35% |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.13% |
| 2009-09-30 | 9.86% |
| 2009-06-30 | -4.70% |
| 2009-03-31 | -12.92% |
| 2008-12-31 | -63.96% |
| 2008-09-30 | -23.03% |
| 2008-06-30 | -16.04% |
| 2008-03-31 | -10.21% |
| 2007-12-30 | -1.66% |
| 2007-09-30 | -0.41% |
| 2007-07-01 | 2.35% |
| 2007-04-01 | 2.88% |
| 2006-12-31 | 13.00% |
| 2006-10-01 | 12.56% |
| 2006-06-30 | 13.27% |
| 2006-03-31 | 3.47% |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.30% |
| 2005-09-30 | 8.62% |
| 2005-06-30 | 2.09% |
| 2005-03-31 | 3.10% |
| 2004-12-31 | 3.93% |
| 2004-09-30 | 0.69% |
| 2004-06-30 | 5.28% |
| 2004-03-31 | 4.95% |
| 2003-12-31 | 5.77% |
| 2003-09-30 | 7.15% |
| 2003-06-30 | -8.31% |
| 2003-03-31 | -0.45% |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.61% |
| 2002-09-30 | -3.78% |
