Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the operating margin high or low?
The operating margin of 25.18% is 18% above its 5-year average of 21.37%, near the high end of its 5-year range (15.55%–27.35%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 15.06% above its 12-month average of 21.88%.
Reported quarterly operating margin; no daily interpolation.
OPERATING MARGIN
25.18%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
21.88%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
21.83%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
21.37%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
21.61%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
20.66%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
21.14%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+15.06%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+15.33%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+17.83%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+16.52%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+21.89%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+19.08%
SECTOR MEDIAN · HEALTHCARE
15.12%
median of 79 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+66.52%
vs the sector median at left
Stryker Corporation
Market Cap
$128.79B
Operating Margin
25.18%
TTM Avg
21.88%
3Y Avg
21.83%
5Y Avg
21.37%
Market Cap
$130.10B
Operating Margin
31.28%
TTM Avg
28.70%
3Y Avg
26.89%
5Y Avg
27.25%
Market Cap
$134.59B
Operating Margin
28.27%
TTM Avg
23.17%
3Y Avg
21.31%
5Y Avg
19.39%
Market Cap
$121.50B
Operating Margin
38.59%
TTM Avg
18.66%
3Y Avg
31.09%
5Y Avg
34.52%
Market Cap
$136.93B
Operating Margin
20.42%
TTM Avg
21.31%
3Y Avg
23.25%
5Y Avg
23.28%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stryker Corporation (SYK) | $128.79B | 25.18% | 21.88% | 21.83% | 21.37% |
| Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG)vs › | $130.10B | 31.28% | 28.70% | 26.89% | 27.25% |
| CVS Health Corp. (CVS)vs › | $133.23B | 1.46% | 2.43% | 2.79% | 3.48% |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY)vs › | $134.59B | 28.27% | 23.17% | 21.31% | 19.39% |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (VRTX)vs › | $121.50B | 38.59% | 18.66% | 31.09% | 34.52% |
| Danaher Corporation (DHR)vs › | $136.93B | 20.42% | 21.31% | 23.25% | 23.28% |
| Pfizer Inc. (PFE)vs › | $144.82B | 25.08% | 25.29% | 24.23% | 24.05% |
| Medtronic plc (MDT)vs › | $110.34B | 17.78% | 17.77% | 17.25% | 17.00% |
| GSK plc (GSK)vs › | $103.24B | 25.65% | 19.17% | 20.63% | 20.79% |
| McKesson Corporation (MCK)vs › | $97.23B | 1.58% | 1.41% | 1.42% | 1.37% |
Gross Margin
65.2%
Operating Margin
25.2%
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 | 25.18% |
| 2026-03-31 | 15.55% |
| 2025-12-31 | 27.35% |
| 2025-09-30 | 18.74% |
| 2025-06-30 | 22.60% |
| 2025-03-31 | 20.10% |
| 2024-12-31 | 25.84% |
| 2024-09-30 | 21.99% |
| 2024-06-30 | 21.36% |
| 2024-03-31 | 19.13% |
| 2023-12-31 | 24.51% |
| 2023-09-30 | 20.19% |
| 2023-06-30 | 21.30% |
| 2023-03-31 | 17.96% |
| 2022-12-31 | 22.97% |
| 2022-09-30 | 18.96% |
| 2022-06-30 | 20.16% |
| 2022-03-31 | 18.34% |
| 2021-12-31 | 23.19% |
| 2021-09-30 | 21.54% |
| 2021-06-30 | 21.82% |
| 2021-03-31 | 18.42% |
| 2020-12-31 | 25.72% |
| 2020-09-30 | 24.59% |
| 2020-06-30 | 7.53% |
| 2020-03-31 | 19.90% |
| 2019-12-31 | 25.10% |
| 2019-09-30 | 20.96% |
| 2019-06-30 | 22.47% |
| 2019-03-31 | 20.82% |
| 2018-12-31 | 24.13% |
| 2018-09-30 | 21.38% |
| 2018-06-30 | 22.37% |
| 2018-03-31 | 21.47% |
| 2017-12-31 | 21.98% |
| 2017-09-30 | 21.06% |
| 2017-06-30 | 21.58% |
| 2017-03-31 | 21.08% |
| 2016-12-31 | 22.87% |
| 2016-09-30 | 21.78% |
| 2016-06-30 | 17.61% |
| 2016-03-31 | 20.80% |
| 2015-12-31 | 23.87% |
| 2015-09-30 | 15.62% |
| 2015-06-30 | 17.64% |
| 2015-03-31 | 17.07% |
| 2014-12-31 | 17.88% |
| 2014-09-30 | 18.84% |
| 2014-06-30 | 12.99% |
| 2014-03-31 | 5.68% |
| 2013-12-31 | 17.42% |
| 2013-09-30 | 6.97% |
| 2013-06-30 | 13.11% |
| 2013-03-31 | 17.63% |
| 2012-12-31 | 15.83% |
| 2012-09-30 | 21.93% |
| 2012-06-30 | 21.13% |
| 2012-03-31 | 22.03% |
| 2011-12-31 | 18.87% |
| 2011-09-30 | 21.86% |
| 2011-06-30 | 19.57% |
| 2011-03-31 | 21.02% |
| 2010-12-31 | 19.37% |
| 2010-09-30 | 26.62% |
| 2010-06-30 | 25.49% |
| 2010-03-31 | 24.81% |
| 2009-12-31 | 28.02% |
| 2009-09-30 | 18.84% |
| 2009-06-30 | 23.85% |
| 2009-03-31 | 23.68% |
| 2008-12-31 | 21.55% |
| 2008-09-30 | 22.03% |
| 2008-06-30 | 23.41% |
| 2008-03-31 | 23.48% |
| 2007-12-31 | 21.89% |
| 2007-09-30 | 47.41% |
| 2007-06-30 | 21.51% |
| 2007-03-31 | 21.84% |
| 2006-12-31 | 20.91% |
| 2006-09-30 | 19.66% |
| 2006-06-30 | 21.98% |
| 2006-03-31 | 16.81% |
| 2005-12-31 | 20.23% |
| 2005-09-30 | 19.83% |
| 2005-06-30 | 21.47% |
| 2005-03-31 | 20.47% |
| 2004-12-31 | 20.15% |
| 2004-09-30 | 7.22% |
| 2004-06-30 | 21.10% |
| 2004-03-31 | 18.66% |
| 2003-12-31 | 20.31% |
| 2003-09-30 | 17.97% |
| 2003-06-30 | 18.10% |
| 2003-03-31 | 18.47% |
| 2002-12-31 | 16.96% |
| 2002-09-30 | 18.37% |
