Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (TSEM) Operating Margin: 13.93%
Is Tower Semiconductor Ltd.’s operating margin high or low?
Tower Semiconductor Ltd.'s operating margin of 13.93% is 17% below its 5-year average of 16.83%, near the low end of its 5-year range (7.19%–38.47%).
As of Thursday, June 18, 2026. 8.32% above its 12-month average of 12.86%.
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TSEM Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
13.93%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
12.86%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
20.69%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
16.83%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
14.39%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
9.97%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
4.12%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+8.32%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-32.68%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-17.25%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-3.21%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+39.70%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+237.79%
TSEM Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (TSEM) | $29.85B | 13.93% | 12.86% | 20.69% | 16.83% |
| NetApp, Inc. (NTAP)vs › | $30.33B | 24.12% | 22.41% | 20.05% | 19.41% |
| Twilio Inc. (TWLO)vs › | $28.55B | 4.89% | 1.27% | -8.45% | -15.67% |
| Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (TDY)vs › | $28.51B | 19.03% | 18.12% | 18.10% | 16.92% |
| Everpure, Inc (PSTG)vs › | $28.49B | 4.21% | 2.91% | 2.68% | 1.25% |
| Workday, Inc. (WDAY)vs › | $31.91B | 11.66% | 7.82% | 3.65% | 1.09% |
| MongoDB, Inc. (MDB)vs › | $26.92B | -4.16% | -8.16% | -14.30% | -20.96% |
| ANSYS, Inc. (ANSS)vs › | $32.91B | 28.87% | 27.89% | 27.85% | 29.15% |
| Splunk Inc. (SPLK)vs › | $26.44B | 6.95% | 1.01% | -18.97% | -17.00% |
| Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO)vs › | $26.13B | 50.37% | 44.58% | 42.75% | 38.71% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
24.8%
Operating Margin
13.9%
Tower Semiconductor Ltd. 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
Tower Semiconductor Ltd. Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (TSEM)?
- The operating margin for TSEM stock is 13.93%.
- Is Tower Semiconductor Ltd.'s operating margin high or low?
- Tower Semiconductor Ltd.'s operating margin of 13.93% is 17% below its 5-year average of 16.83%, near the low end of its 5-year range (7.19%–38.47%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (TSEM)?
- The TTM average operating margin for TSEM stock is 12.86%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (TSEM)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for TSEM stock is 20.69%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (TSEM)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for TSEM stock is 16.83%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (TSEM)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for TSEM stock is 14.39%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (TSEM)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for TSEM stock is 9.97%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (TSEM)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for TSEM stock is 4.12%.
Tower Semiconductor Ltd. Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 12.40% |
| 2024-12-31 | 13.32% |
| 2023-12-31 | 38.47% |
| 2022-12-31 | 18.58% |
| 2021-12-31 | 11.04% |
| 2020-12-31 | 7.19% |
| 2019-12-31 | 7.03% |
| 2018-12-31 | 11.88% |
| 2017-12-31 | 15.85% |
| 2016-12-31 | 14.02% |
| 2015-12-31 | 8.53% |
| 2014-12-31 | -12.51% |
| 2013-12-31 | -10.96% |
| 2012-12-31 | -0.39% |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.67% |
| 2010-12-31 | 8.51% |
| 2009-12-31 | -27.38% |
| 2008-12-31 | -86.65% |
| 2007-12-31 | -43.02% |
| 2006-12-31 | -63.73% |
| 2005-12-31 | -166.50% |
| 2004-12-31 | -111.62% |
| 2003-12-31 | -170.04% |
| 2002-12-31 | -95.25% |
| 2001-12-31 | -92.43% |
| 2000-12-31 | -4.20% |
| 1999-12-31 | -36.05% |
| 1998-12-31 | -34.48% |
| 1997-12-31 | 15.89% |
| 1996-12-31 | 9.91% |
About Tower Semiconductor Ltd.
Tower Semiconductor Ltd. operates as a prominent independent semiconductor foundry, engaged in the worldwide production and sale of analog-intensive, mixed-signal semiconductor components. The company provides a comprehensive suite of customizable process technologies, including SiGe, BiCMOS, mixed signal/CMOS, RF CMOS, CMOS image sensors, integrated power management solutions, and MEMS. Furthermore, it offers wafer fabrication services, a design enablement platform to streamline the development process, and specialized services for process transfer optimization and new product development. Tower Semiconductor caters to both integrated device manufacturers and fabless companies, with its products serving a wide range of industries such as consumer electronics, computing, telecommunications, automotive, industrial, aerospace, defense, and medical devices. Established in 1993 and based in Migdal Haemek, Israel, its market reach extends across the United States, Japan, other Asian regions, and Europe.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- CEO
- Russell C. Ellwanger