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 4.55% is in line with its 5-year average of 4.42%, around the middle of its 5-year range (3.32%–5.41%).
1.29% above its 12-month average of 4.49%.
Reported quarterly operating margin; no daily interpolation. Q3 FY2026 (2026-05-31): 4.43%.
OPERATING MARGIN
4.55%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
4.49%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
4.44%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
4.42%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
4.29%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
4.61%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
4.59%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.29%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+2.50%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+2.92%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+6.01%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-1.38%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-0.79%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
5.03%
median of 151 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-9.54%
vs the sector median at left
Market Cap
$5.28B
Operating Margin
24.42%
TTM Avg
24.60%
3Y Avg
23.44%
5Y Avg
10.20%
Market Cap
$5.27B
Operating Margin
13.03%
TTM Avg
11.59%
3Y Avg
10.29%
5Y Avg
11.36%
Market Cap
$5.68B
Operating Margin
8.74%
TTM Avg
10.97%
3Y Avg
11.55%
5Y Avg
12.42%
Market Cap
$4.73B
Operating Margin
14.10%
TTM Avg
14.04%
3Y Avg
13.14%
5Y Avg
13.99%
Market Cap
$6.04B
Operating Margin
7.48%
TTM Avg
7.20%
3Y Avg
6.28%
5Y Avg
6.11%
Market Cap
$6.06B
Operating Margin
10.50%
TTM Avg
10.02%
3Y Avg
11.61%
5Y Avg
9.50%
Market Cap
$4.52B
Operating Margin
4.14%
TTM Avg
3.54%
3Y Avg
3.32%
5Y Avg
0.78%
Market Cap
$6.49B
Operating Margin
-14.92%
TTM Avg
-14.43%
3Y Avg
1.47%
5Y Avg
4.97%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PriceSmart, Inc. (PSMT) | $5.31B | 4.55% | 4.49% | 4.44% | 4.42% |
| Laureate Education, Inc. (LAUR)vs › | $5.28B | 24.42% | 24.60% | 23.44% | 10.20% |
| Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (OLLI)vs › | $5.27B | 13.03% | 11.59% | 10.29% | 11.36% |
| Campbell Soup Company (CPB)vs › | $5.68B | 8.74% | 10.97% | 11.55% | 12.42% |
| Reynolds Consumer Products Inc. (REYN)vs › | $4.73B | 14.10% | 14.04% | 13.14% | 13.99% |
| Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM)vs › | $6.04B | 7.48% | 7.20% | 6.28% | 6.11% |
| e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. (ELF)vs › | $6.06B | 10.50% | 10.02% | 11.61% | 9.50% |
| The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF)vs › | $4.52B | 4.14% | 3.54% | 3.32% | 0.78% |
| Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)vs › | $6.49B | -14.92% | -14.43% | 1.47% | 4.97% |
| Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (LOPE)vs › | $4.05B | 27.77% | 27.04% | 26.52% | 28.40% |
Gross Margin
17.6%
Operating Margin
4.5%
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | 4.43% |
| 2026-02-28 | 5.07% |
| 2025-11-30 | 4.58% |
| 2025-08-31 | 4.07% |
| 2025-05-31 | 4.31% |
| 2025-02-28 | 4.87% |
| 2024-11-30 | 4.66% |
| 2024-08-31 | 4.12% |
| 2024-05-31 | 4.09% |
| 2024-02-29 | 4.99% |
| 2023-11-30 | 5.04% |
| 2023-08-31 | 3.50% |
| 2023-05-31 | 3.97% |
| 2023-02-28 | 5.41% |
| 2022-11-30 | 5.28% |
| 2022-08-31 | 3.86% |
| 2022-05-31 | 3.32% |
| 2022-02-28 | 4.70% |
| 2021-11-30 | 4.86% |
| 2021-08-31 | 3.64% |
| 2021-05-31 | 4.07% |
| 2021-02-28 | 4.82% |
| 2020-11-30 | 5.15% |
| 2020-08-31 | 3.63% |
| 2020-05-31 | 3.04% |
| 2020-02-29 | 4.29% |
| 2019-11-30 | 3.91% |
| 2019-08-31 | 4.15% |
| 2019-05-31 | 3.03% |
| 2019-02-28 | 4.32% |
| 2018-11-30 | 3.19% |
| 2018-08-31 | 3.61% |
| 2018-05-31 | 3.76% |
| 2018-02-28 | 4.80% |
| 2017-11-30 | 4.39% |
| 2017-08-31 | 4.31% |
| 2017-05-31 | 3.85% |
| 2017-02-28 | 5.01% |
| 2016-11-30 | 5.24% |
| 2016-08-31 | 4.72% |
| 2016-05-31 | 3.90% |
| 2016-02-29 | 5.03% |
| 2015-11-30 | 5.24% |
| 2015-08-31 | 4.99% |
| 2015-05-31 | 4.81% |
| 2015-02-28 | 5.56% |
| 2014-11-30 | 5.53% |
| 2014-08-31 | 5.42% |
| 2014-05-31 | 5.07% |
| 2014-02-28 | 5.84% |
| 2013-11-30 | 5.34% |
| 2013-08-31 | 5.63% |
| 2013-05-31 | 5.03% |
| 2013-02-28 | 6.00% |
| 2012-11-30 | 5.56% |
| 2012-08-31 | 5.42% |
| 2012-05-31 | 5.01% |
| 2012-02-29 | 5.52% |
| 2011-11-30 | 5.07% |
| 2011-08-31 | 4.18% |
| 2011-05-31 | 5.20% |
| 2011-02-28 | 6.05% |
| 2010-11-30 | 5.85% |
| 2010-08-31 | 5.51% |
| 2010-05-31 | 5.19% |
| 2010-02-28 | 5.58% |
| 2009-11-30 | 5.15% |
| 2009-08-31 | 3.89% |
| 2009-05-31 | 4.32% |
| 2009-02-28 | 5.22% |
| 2008-11-30 | 4.89% |
| 2008-08-31 | 4.41% |
| 2008-05-31 | 5.16% |
| 2008-02-29 | 3.64% |
| 2007-11-30 | 4.08% |
| 2007-08-31 | 0.92% |
| 2007-05-31 | 4.03% |
| 2007-02-28 | 4.14% |
| 2006-11-30 | 3.57% |
| 2006-08-31 | 2.33% |
| 2006-05-31 | 2.48% |
| 2006-02-28 | 3.17% |
| 2005-11-30 | 1.82% |
| 2005-08-31 | 1.05% |
| 2005-05-31 | -5.34% |
| 2005-02-28 | 0.44% |
| 2004-11-30 | 1.14% |
| 2004-08-31 | -2.96% |
| 2004-05-31 | -4.22% |
| 2004-02-29 | -0.90% |
| 2003-11-30 | -2.80% |
| 2003-08-31 | -20.05% |
| 2003-05-31 | -4.32% |
| 2003-02-28 | 2.61% |
| 2002-11-30 | 2.96% |
| 2002-08-31 | 1.97% |
