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Operating Margin

Finance

What is Operating Margin?

Operating Margin measures the profitability of your core business activities, excluding the effects of interest and taxes.

How is Operating Margin used?

This metric is important for assessing fiscal health and scalability potential. It's an indicator of operational efficiency and highlights how well you manage your costs relative to its revenue. Operating Margin is useful during funding rounds, as a healthy Operating Margin demonstrates you can meet operating costs while scaling up. It can also inform pricing adjustments, cost control measures, and benchmarking against competitors.

How to calculate Operating Margin

Operating Income / Revenue x 100

To calculate Operating Margin, divide your Operating Income by your Revenue, then multiply the result by 100.

Best Practices

Operating Margin can be improved by growing revenue, optimising variable costs, reducing overheads, and focusing on high-margin products. It's also good practice to benchmark against similar industry averages.

Common Misconceptions

A high Operating Margin doesn't always signal healthy finances. If achieved through excessive cost-cutting, it might hinder growth potential and sustainability. Also, Operating Margin should not be confused with a cash metric, as it doesn't account for capital expenditure or working capital.

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FAQs

What are the main drivers of Operating Margin?
  • Revenue
  • Variable costs
  • Overheads
How should I break down Operating Margin?
  • Geography
  • Product

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