Planet Labs PBC (PL) Operating Margin: -31.94%
Is Planet Labs PBC’s operating margin high or low?
Planet Labs PBC's operating margin of -31.94% is 55% above its 5-year average of -70.34%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-97.59%–-30.90%).
As of Friday, June 12, 2026. 18.54% above its 12-month average of -39.21%.
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PL Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
-31.94%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
-39.21%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
-61.80%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
-70.34%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
-76.18%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
-76.18%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
-76.18%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+18.54%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+48.31%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+54.59%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+58.07%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+58.07%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+58.07%
PL Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Labs PBC (PL) | $11.38B | -31.94% | -39.21% | -61.80% | -70.34% |
| Pentair plc (PNR) | $11.73B | 20.57% | 20.11% | 18.17% | 17.48% |
| Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) | $10.58B | 19.76% | 18.70% | 11.92% | 8.65% |
| Gartner, Inc. (IT) | $9.96B | 16.43% | 17.12% | 18.82% | 17.76% |
| CNH Industrial N.V. (CNH) | $12.85B | 14.65% | 17.41% | 18.34% | 17.12% |
| AGCO Corporation (AGCO) | $8.04B | 6.99% | 7.66% | 9.45% | 8.97% |
| Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) | $15.25B | 7.46% | 9.68% | 10.34% | 13.33% |
| Matson, Inc. (MATX) | $6.02B | 13.50% | 15.05% | 17.59% | 18.31% |
| Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM) | $5.13B | 4.96% | 5.22% | 4.83% | 4.81% |
| Fortive Corporation (FTV) | $18.24B | 17.73% | 18.27% | 18.13% | 17.06% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
55.5%
Operating Margin
-31.9%
Planet Labs PBC 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
Planet Labs PBC Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for Planet Labs PBC (PL)?
- The operating margin for PL stock is -31.94%.
- Is Planet Labs PBC's operating margin high or low?
- Planet Labs PBC's operating margin of -31.94% is 55% above its 5-year average of -70.34%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-97.59%–-30.90%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for Planet Labs PBC (PL)?
- The TTM average operating margin for PL stock is -39.21%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for Planet Labs PBC (PL)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for PL stock is -61.80%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for Planet Labs PBC (PL)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for PL stock is -70.34%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for Planet Labs PBC (PL)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for PL stock is -76.18%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for Planet Labs PBC (PL)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for PL stock is -76.18%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for Planet Labs PBC (PL)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for PL stock is -76.18%.
Planet Labs PBC Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | -30.90% |
| 2025-01-31 | -47.52% |
| 2024-01-31 | -76.91% |
| 2023-01-31 | -91.85% |
| 2022-01-31 | -97.59% |
| 2021-01-31 | -77.27% |
| 2020-01-31 | -111.20% |
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About Planet Labs PBC
Planet Labs PBC is dedicated to the creation, deployment, and management of extensive satellite constellations. Its core mission is to provide frequent, worldwide geospatial data, which customers can access through a specialized online platform. The company's offerings include a proprietary, cloud-native technological solution, branded as "Open Geospatial Consortium," that meticulously processes and unifies imagery for temporal analysis and advanced data integration. Additionally, they furnish space-based equipment and complementary software systems. Planet Labs caters to a diverse clientele across sectors such as agriculture, cartography, forestry, and the finance and insurance industries, alongside federal, state, and municipal government bodies. The organization was established in 2010 and maintains its primary operational base in San Francisco, California.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- CEO
- William Spencer Marshall