Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) Operating Margin: 14.53%
Is Ralph Lauren Corporation’s operating margin high or low?
Ralph Lauren Corporation's operating margin of 14.53% is 16% above its 4-year average of 12.58%, near the high end of its 4-year range (10.93%–14.53%).
As of Monday, June 15, 2026. 4.91% above its 12-month average of 13.85%.
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RL Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
14.53%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
13.85%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
12.51%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
12.58%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
8.23%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
10.35%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
11.14%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+4.91%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+16.15%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+15.54%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+76.65%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+40.43%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+30.40%
RL Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) | $24.64B | 14.53% | 13.85% | 12.51% | 12.58% |
| Smurfit Westrock Plc (SW)vs › | $22.72B | 6.24% | 5.95% | 8.70% | 9.29% |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN)vs › | $21.06B | -68.94% | -80.45% | -175.96% | -1396.10% |
| Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA)vs › | $20.11B | 12.54% | 13.24% | 14.42% | 12.88% |
| Flutter Entertainment plc (FLUT)vs › | $19.19B | 2.40% | 4.79% | 1.00% | 0.15% |
| International Paper Company (IP)vs › | $19.14B | -10.46% | -4.38% | 1.45% | 3.56% |
| Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY)vs › | $16.55B | 3.40% | 3.73% | 3.70% | 4.15% |
| Tractor Supply Company (TSCO)vs › | $16.39B | 9.28% | 9.65% | 9.89% | 9.87% |
| Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)vs › | $33.58B | 24.64% | 22.78% | 12.38% | -2.35% |
| Ball Corporation (BALL)vs › | $15.17B | 9.17% | 9.48% | 8.85% | 9.22% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
69.9%
Operating Margin
14.5%
Ralph Lauren Corporation 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
Ralph Lauren Corporation Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)?
- The operating margin for RL stock is 14.53%.
- Is Ralph Lauren Corporation's operating margin high or low?
- Ralph Lauren Corporation's operating margin of 14.53% is 16% above its 4-year average of 12.58%, near the high end of its 4-year range (10.93%–14.53%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)?
- The TTM average operating margin for RL stock is 13.85%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for RL stock is 12.51%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for RL stock is 12.58%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for RL stock is 8.23%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for RL stock is 10.35%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for RL stock is 11.14%.
Ralph Lauren Corporation Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-28 | 14.53% |
| 2025-03-29 | 13.17% |
| 2024-03-30 | 11.41% |
| 2023-04-01 | 10.93% |
| 2022-04-02 | 12.84% |
| 2021-03-27 | -0.99% |
| 2020-03-28 | 5.15% |
| 2019-03-30 | 8.90% |
| 2018-03-31 | 8.06% |
| 2017-04-01 | -1.39% |
| 2016-04-02 | 7.87% |
| 2015-03-28 | 13.59% |
| 2014-03-29 | 15.17% |
| 2013-03-30 | 16.23% |
| 2012-03-31 | 15.15% |
| 2011-04-02 | 14.93% |
| 2010-04-03 | 14.20% |
| 2009-03-28 | 11.87% |
| 2008-03-29 | 13.39% |
| 2007-03-31 | 15.19% |
| 2006-04-01 | 13.79% |
| 2005-04-02 | 9.07% |
| 2004-04-03 | 10.22% |
| 2003-03-29 | 11.82% |
| 2002-03-30 | 12.40% |
| 2001-03-31 | 5.27% |
| 2000-04-01 | 13.54% |
| 1999-04-03 | 9.08% |
| 1998-03-28 | 12.93% |
| 1997-03-31 | 12.67% |
About Ralph Lauren Corporation
Ralph Lauren Corporation is a prominent international entity primarily involved in the creation, marketing, and distribution of premium lifestyle goods across North America, Europe, Asia, and other global regions. The company's diverse product range includes: Apparel: A comprehensive selection of clothing for men, women, and children. Footwear & Accessories: Various shoe styles (casual, dress, boots, sneakers, sandals), eyewear, timepieces, both fashion and fine jewelry, scarves, hats, gloves, umbrellas, and an assortment of leather items like handbags, luggage, small leather goods, and belts. Home Goods: Linens for bed and bath, furniture, fabric and wall coverings, lighting solutions, tabletop items, kitchen textiles, floor coverings, and giftware. Fragrances: A variety of scents developed for both men and women. Key apparel and accessory lines are sold under brand names such as Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Golf Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Golf, RLX Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, and Chaps. Its women's fragrances include the Ralph Lauren Collection, Woman by Ralph Lauren, Romance Collection, and Ralph Collection, while men's offerings feature Polo Blue, Ralph's Club, Safari, Purple Label, Polo Red, Polo Green, Polo Black, Polo Sport, and Big Pony Men's. Beyond merchandise, Ralph Lauren also extends its brand into hospitality with a collection of dining venues, including The Polo Bar in New York City, RL Restaurant in Chicago, Ralph's in Paris, The Bar at Ralph Lauren in Milan, and the Ralph's Coffee concept. Products reach consumers through various channels: wholesale distribution to department stores, specialty retailers, and golf and professional shops, as well as direct-to-consumer sales via its own retail establishments, concession-based shop-in-shops, and digital commerce platforms. The corporation directly operates 504 retail stores (comprising 175 Ralph Lauren stores and 329 factory stores) and 684 concession-based shop-within-shops. Additionally, 148 stores and shops are operated through licensing partnerships. Founded in 1967, Ralph Lauren Corporation maintains its headquarters in New York, New York.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Apparel - Manufacturers
- CEO
- Patrice Jean Louis Louvet