Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) Operating Margin: 4.59%
Is Tesla, Inc.’s operating margin high or low?
Tesla, Inc.'s operating margin of 4.59% is 51% below its 5-year average of 9.37%, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.59%–16.76%).
The operating margin for Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) is 4.59% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 22.40% (5.92%).
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TSLA Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
4.59%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
5.92%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
9.45%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
9.37%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
1.18%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
-21.26%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
-5520.82%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-22.40%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-51.40%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-51.01%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+288.09%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+121.59%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+100.08%
TSLA Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) | — | 4.59% | 5.92% | 9.45% | 9.37% |
| General Motors Company (GM) | $75.52B | 1.57% | 4.20% | 5.10% | 5.52% |
| Ford Motor Company (F) | $58.51B | 1.35% | 2.05% | 2.80% | 1.88% |
| Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) | $19.76B | -66.55% | -80.45% | -175.96% | -1396.10% |
| Lucid Group, Inc. (LCID) | $1.64B | -258.66% | -316.30% | -394.96% | -3716.00% |
| NIO Inc. (NIO) | $12.45B | -16.89% | -25.09% | -30.66% | -27.24% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
18.0%
Operating Margin
4.6%
Tesla, 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
Tesla, Inc. Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)?
- The operating margin for TSLA stock is 4.59%.
- Is Tesla, Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
- Tesla, Inc.'s operating margin of 4.59% is 51% below its 5-year average of 9.37%, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.59%–16.76%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)?
- The TTM average operating margin for TSLA stock is 5.92%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for TSLA stock is 9.45%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for TSLA stock is 9.37%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for TSLA stock is 1.18%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for TSLA stock is -21.26%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for TSLA stock is -5520.82%.
Tesla, Inc. Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 4.59% |
| 2024-12-31 | 7.24% |
| 2023-12-31 | 9.19% |
| 2022-12-31 | 16.76% |
| 2021-12-31 | 12.12% |
| 2020-12-31 | 6.32% |
| 2019-12-31 | -0.28% |
| 2018-12-31 | -1.81% |
| 2017-12-31 | -13.88% |
| 2016-12-31 | -9.53% |
| 2015-12-31 | -17.71% |
| 2014-12-31 | -5.84% |
| 2013-12-31 | -3.04% |
| 2012-12-31 | -95.41% |
| 2011-12-31 | -123.13% |
| 2010-12-31 | -125.78% |
| 2009-12-31 | -46.36% |
| 2008-12-31 | -532.52% |
| 2007-12-31 | -109497.26% |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.00% |