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Xylem Inc. (XYL) Operating Margin: 13.60%

Is Xylem Inc.’s operating margin high or low?

Xylem Inc.'s operating margin of 13.60% is 27% above its 5-year average of 10.70%, near the high end of its 5-year range (7.53%–13.54%).

The operating margin for Xylem Inc. (XYL) is 13.60% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 7.42% (12.66%).

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XYL Operating Margin
13.54%+14.94% 1Y
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XYL Operating Margin Metrics

OPERATING MARGIN

13.60%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM

12.66%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y

11.36%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y

10.70%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y

10.98%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y

11.12%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y

11.04%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+7.42%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+19.74%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+27.06%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+23.81%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+22.31%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+23.24%

XYL Competitors' Operating Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPOPERATING MARGINTTM3Y5Y
Xylem Inc. (XYL)13.60%12.66%11.36%10.70%
Hubbell Incorporated (HUBB)$25.71B20.77%20.11%18.47%16.67%
Dover Corporation (DOV)$29.23B16.70%16.27%16.18%15.81%
Fortive Corporation (FTV)$18.62B17.73%18.27%18.13%17.06%
Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON)$36.08B1.48%0.29%4.66%-0.46%
Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)$36.22B36.90%40.41%40.33%38.91%
Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC)$14.31B7.46%9.68%10.34%13.33%
Pentair plc (PNR)$11.68B20.57%20.11%18.17%17.48%
Gartner, Inc. (IT)$10.54B16.43%17.12%18.82%17.76%
Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)$10.33B19.76%18.70%11.92%8.65%

Operating Efficiency

Gross Margin

38.6%

Operating Margin

13.6%

Xylem 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

Xylem Inc. Operating Margin FAQ

What is the operating margin for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
The operating margin for XYL stock is 13.60%.
Is Xylem Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
Xylem Inc.'s operating margin of 13.60% is 27% above its 5-year average of 10.70%, near the high end of its 5-year range (7.53%–13.54%).
What is the TTM average operating margin for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
The TTM average operating margin for XYL stock is 12.66%.
What is the 3Y average operating margin for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
The 3Y average operating margin for XYL stock is 11.36%.
What is the 5Y average operating margin for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
The 5Y average operating margin for XYL stock is 10.70%.
What is the 10Y average operating margin for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
The 10Y average operating margin for XYL stock is 10.98%.
What is the 15Y average operating margin for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
The 15Y average operating margin for XYL stock is 11.12%.
What is the 20Y average operating margin for Xylem Inc. (XYL)?
The 20Y average operating margin for XYL stock is 11.04%.

Xylem Inc. Operating Margin History

DATEOPERATING MARGIN
2025-12-3113.54%
2024-12-3111.78%
2023-12-318.85%
2022-12-3111.26%
2021-12-3111.26%
2020-12-317.53%
2019-12-319.26%
2018-12-3112.56%
2017-12-3111.73%
2016-12-3110.77%
2015-12-3112.29%
2014-12-3111.82%
2013-12-319.46%
2012-12-3112.82%
2011-12-3110.39%
2010-12-3112.59%
2009-12-319.69%

About Xylem Inc.

Xylem Inc., along with its affiliated companies, specializes in developing, manufacturing, and maintaining advanced products and systems for various water and wastewater applications. Its global reach extends across the United States, Europe, the Asia Pacific region, and other international markets. The company's operations are structured into three main divisions: Water Infrastructure, Applied Water, and Measurement & Control Solutions. The Water Infrastructure segment provides a comprehensive suite of products designed for the transport and treatment of water. These offerings include pumps for water, storm water, and wastewater; integrated controls and systems; equipment for filtration, disinfection, and biological treatment; and mobile dewatering units. These are sold under prominent brands such as Flygt, Godwin, Wedeco, Sanitaire, Leopold, and Xylem Vue. In the Applied Water segment, Xylem delivers critical components like pumps, valves, heat exchangers, controls, and dispensing equipment systems. These products, bearing brand names like Goulds Water Technology, Bell & Gossett, A-C Fire Pump, Standard Xchange, Lowara, Jabsco, Xylem Vue, and Flojet, serve both residential and commercial building services, as well as industrial water management needs. The Measurement & Control Solutions division focuses on smart meters, interconnected communication devices, and various measurement and control technologies, encompassing crucial infrastructure solutions. This segment also extends its services to include software offerings such as cloud-based analytics, remote monitoring, data management, leak detection, condition assessment, asset management, and pressure monitoring solutions. Furthermore, it supplies testing equipment and managed services. Products from this segment are distributed under brands including Pure, Sensus, Smith Blair, WTW, Xylem Vue, and YSI. Xylem Inc. reaches its customers and markets its offerings through a diverse network comprising its direct sales force, resellers, distributors, and value-added solution providers. The company, which was established in 2011, was previously known as ITT WCO, Inc. before officially adopting the name Xylem Inc. in May 2011. Its principal headquarters are located in Rye Brook, New York.

Washington, DC
23,000 employees
Industrials / Industrial - Machinery
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial - Machinery
CEO
Matthew Francis Pine