Suncor Energy Inc. (SU) Operating Margin: 27.38%
Is Suncor Energy Inc.’s operating margin high or low?
Suncor Energy Inc.'s operating margin of 27.38% is 11% below its 5-year average of 30.70%, around the middle of its 5-year range (15.98%–39.40%).
As of Tuesday, June 23, 2026. 14.88% below its 12-month average of 32.16%.
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SU Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
27.38%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
32.16%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
34.03%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
30.70%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
30.16%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
27.02%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
24.21%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-14.88%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-19.55%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-10.82%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-9.23%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+1.35%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+13.12%
SU Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suncor Energy Inc. (SU) | $66.39B | 27.38% | 32.16% | 34.03% | 30.70% |
| Phillips 66 (PSX)vs › | $67.52B | 4.67% | 2.14% | 3.95% | 2.34% |
| EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG)vs › | $70.52B | 36.92% | 34.86% | 36.23% | 28.41% |
| SLB N.V. (SLB)vs › | $71.69B | 14.44% | 16.36% | 16.02% | 13.86% |
| Kinder Morgan, Inc. (KMI)vs › | $71.75B | 28.61% | 28.73% | 26.70% | 27.54% |
| Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC)vs › | $72.19B | 5.02% | 4.06% | 6.83% | 2.22% |
| Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)vs › | $72.39B | 4.61% | 3.20% | 5.87% | 3.82% |
| Targa Resources Corp. (TRGP)vs › | $56.78B | 21.11% | 18.91% | 15.82% | 14.84% |
| ONEOK, Inc. (OKE)vs › | $54.37B | 20.26% | 21.96% | 20.06% | 19.87% |
| Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)vs › | $51.72B | 12.39% | 19.63% | 24.70% | 17.59% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
55.5%
Operating Margin
27.4%
Suncor Energy Inc. 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
Suncor Energy Inc. Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for Suncor Energy Inc. (SU)?
- The operating margin for SU stock is 27.38%.
- Is Suncor Energy Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
- Suncor Energy Inc.'s operating margin of 27.38% is 11% below its 5-year average of 30.70%, around the middle of its 5-year range (15.98%–39.40%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for Suncor Energy Inc. (SU)?
- The TTM average operating margin for SU stock is 32.16%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for Suncor Energy Inc. (SU)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for SU stock is 34.03%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for Suncor Energy Inc. (SU)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for SU stock is 30.70%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for Suncor Energy Inc. (SU)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for SU stock is 30.16%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for Suncor Energy Inc. (SU)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for SU stock is 27.02%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for Suncor Energy Inc. (SU)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for SU stock is 24.21%.
Suncor Energy Inc. Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 31.67% |
| 2024-12-31 | 32.66% |
| 2023-12-31 | 32.41% |
| 2022-12-31 | 39.40% |
| 2021-12-31 | 32.09% |
| 2020-12-31 | 15.98% |
| 2019-12-31 | 33.31% |
| 2018-12-31 | 32.05% |
| 2017-12-31 | 32.69% |
| 2016-12-31 | 24.06% |
| 2015-12-31 | 25.47% |
| 2014-12-31 | 28.41% |
| 2013-12-31 | 18.94% |
| 2012-12-31 | 18.56% |
| 2011-12-31 | 19.02% |
| 2010-12-31 | 15.53% |
| 2009-12-31 | 4.03% |
| 2008-12-31 | 13.79% |
| 2007-12-31 | 18.25% |
| 2006-12-31 | 23.39% |
| 2005-12-31 | 16.60% |
| 2004-12-31 | 18.80% |
| 2003-12-31 | 28.39% |
| 2002-12-31 | 26.49% |
| 2001-12-31 | 16.72% |
| 2000-12-31 | 20.16% |
| 1999-12-31 | 12.51% |
| 1998-12-31 | 18.86% |
| 1997-12-31 | 15.74% |
| 1996-12-31 | 21.18% |
About Suncor Energy Inc.
Suncor Energy Inc. operates as a fully integrated energy enterprise. Its primary focus involves the development of hydrocarbon resources, particularly within Canada's Athabasca oil sands region. Globally, the company undertakes the exploration, acquisition, development, production, transportation, refining, and marketing of crude oil. Domestically, it distributes petroleum and petrochemical products, predominantly under the Petro-Canada brand. Suncor's operations are divided into several key segments: The Oil Sands division extracts bitumen through both mining and in-situ techniques, converting it into refinery feedstock and diesel, or blending it for direct market sale. The Exploration and Production segment manages offshore assets off Canada's East Coast and in the North Sea, in addition to onshore properties in Libya and Syria. The Refining and Marketing segment processes crude oil and intermediate feedstocks into a variety of petroleum and petrochemical goods, which are then sold to retail, commercial, and industrial customers via its network of distributors. The Corporate and Eliminations segment also oversees the operation of four wind farms situated in Ontario and Western Canada. Beyond these core activities, Suncor is also engaged in the trading and marketing of crude oil, natural gas, various byproducts, refined products, and electricity. Established in 1917, the company was initially known as Suncor Inc. before officially changing its name to Suncor Energy Inc. in April 1997. Its corporate headquarters are located in Calgary, Canada.
- Sector
- Energy
- Industry
- Oil & Gas Integrated
- CEO
- Richard Kruger