Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA) Operating Margin: 14.83%
Is Zebra Technologies Corporation’s operating margin high or low?
Zebra Technologies Corporation's operating margin of 14.83% is in line with its 5-year average of 13.57%, around the middle of its 5-year range (9.15%–17.40%).
The operating margin for Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA) is 14.83% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 0.24% (14.87%).
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ZBRA Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
14.83%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
14.87%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
12.34%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
13.57%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
11.20%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
12.22%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
11.92%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-0.24%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+20.15%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+9.30%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+32.41%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+21.36%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+24.38%
ZBRA Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA) | — | 14.83% | 14.87% | 12.34% | 13.57% |
| Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (SWKS) | $11.06B | 12.23% | 12.23% | 17.02% | 22.09% |
| HubSpot, Inc. (HUBS) | $10.13B | 0.36% | -1.10% | -4.35% | -4.56% |
| Trimble Inc. (TRMB) | $12.34B | 16.93% | 14.72% | 13.75% | 14.10% |
| Unity Software Inc. (U) | $12.42B | -22.85% | -32.25% | -41.50% | -41.57% |
| Juniper Networks, Inc. (JNPR) | $13.36B | 5.75% | 7.10% | 8.04% | 8.34% |
| DocuSign, Inc. (DOCU) | $8.76B | 9.27% | 7.99% | 3.41% | -0.21% |
| PTC Inc. (PTC) | $15.82B | 35.86% | 30.72% | 26.61% | 23.66% |
| UiPath Inc. (PATH) | $5.72B | 3.78% | -3.79% | -13.27% | -21.23% |
| Lyft, Inc. (LYFT) | $5.27B | -2.98% | -2.52% | -12.87% | -27.22% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
45.9%
Operating Margin
14.8%
Zebra Technologies Corporation 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
Zebra Technologies Corporation Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA)?
- The operating margin for ZBRA stock is 14.83%.
- Is Zebra Technologies Corporation's operating margin high or low?
- Zebra Technologies Corporation's operating margin of 14.83% is in line with its 5-year average of 13.57%, around the middle of its 5-year range (9.15%–17.40%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA)?
- The TTM average operating margin for ZBRA stock is 14.87%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for ZBRA stock is 12.34%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for ZBRA stock is 13.57%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for ZBRA stock is 11.20%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for ZBRA stock is 12.22%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for ZBRA stock is 11.92%.
Zebra Technologies Corporation Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 14.83% |
| 2024-12-31 | 14.90% |
| 2023-12-31 | 10.49% |
| 2022-12-31 | 9.15% |
| 2021-12-31 | 17.40% |
| 2020-12-31 | 14.64% |
| 2019-12-31 | 15.43% |
| 2018-12-31 | 14.46% |
| 2017-12-31 | 8.65% |
| 2016-12-31 | 2.24% |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.01% |
| 2014-12-31 | 5.33% |
| 2013-12-31 | 15.41% |
| 2012-12-31 | 16.50% |
| 2011-12-31 | 18.51% |
| 2010-12-31 | 16.57% |
| 2009-12-31 | 8.56% |
| 2008-12-31 | -1.57% |
| 2007-12-31 | 16.49% |
| 2006-12-31 | 10.59% |
| 2005-12-31 | 20.79% |
| 2004-12-31 | 25.13% |
| 2003-12-31 | 24.09% |
| 2002-12-31 | 21.41% |
| 2001-12-31 | 20.55% |
| 2000-12-31 | 24.86% |
| 1999-12-31 | 27.37% |
| 1998-12-31 | 20.49% |
| 1997-12-31 | 24.00% |
| 1996-12-31 | 23.37% |
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About Zebra Technologies Corporation
Zebra Technologies Corporation, alongside its affiliated entities, delivers enterprise asset intelligence solutions globally within the automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) sector. Operating through its Asset Intelligence & Tracking and Enterprise Visibility & Mobility segments, the company provides a comprehensive suite of products and services. Its hardware lineup includes specialized printers for generating labels, wristbands, tickets, receipts, and plastic cards, alongside advanced dye-sublimation thermal card printers for secure identification and financial transactions, and RFID printers for data encoding. Complementing these are various accessories and essential consumables such as thermal labels, ribbons, RFID tags, and critical temperature-monitoring labels, notably used in vaccine distribution. Zebra also manufactures barcode scanners, image capture devices, RFID readers, robust rugged tablets, and enterprise-grade mobile computing solutions. Their technology extends to real-time location systems, incorporating tags, sensors, and exciters, supported by middleware and application software. Beyond hardware, Zebra offers a diverse range of software solutions, including physical inventory management, workforce management, workflow execution, prescriptive analytics, and communication and collaboration tools, enriched by cloud-based subscriptions and robotics automation. The company provides extensive support services, encompassing maintenance, technical assistance, repairs, and comprehensive managed and professional services. Zebra serves a broad spectrum of industries, including retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, healthcare, and the public sector, reaching clients through a direct sales force and a widespread network of channel partners. Established in 1969, Zebra Technologies is headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Communication Equipment
- CEO
- William J. Burns