Operating Margin

Returns the operating profit margin for a company, calculated as operating income divided by total revenue. This metric shows how efficiently a company manages its operating costs.

Supported Symbols

Type Format Example
US Stocks SYMBOL AAPL, MSFT
ETFs SYMBOL SPY, QQQ

Notes

  • Value is returned as a decimal (0.30 = 30%)
  • Based on trailing twelve months (TTM) data
  • Also known as operating profit margin or EBIT margin

Examples

=OperatingMargin("AAPL")
Apple's operating margin
=OperatingMargin("MSFT")
Microsoft's operating margin
=OperatingMargin("GOOGL")
Alphabet's operating margin
=OperatingMargin(A1)
Symbol from cell reference

When to Use

  • Analyzing operational efficiency
  • Comparing companies within same industry
  • Screening for operationally efficient stocks
  • Understanding core business profitability

When NOT to Use

Scenario Use Instead
Need net profit margin ProfitMargin()
Need gross margin GrossMargin()
Need EBITDA margin ebitda_margins()
Need pre-tax margin PreTaxProfitMargin()

Common Issues & FAQ

Q: Why am I getting "NA"? A: Check that:

  • Symbol is valid and actively traded
  • Company has reported financials
  • Symbol format is correct

Q: Is this TTM or quarterly? A: This returns trailing twelve months (TTM) operating margin.

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