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Operating Margin

Operating income divided by revenue.

Operating margin shows how much profit a company earns from its core operations before interest and taxes. It captures both gross profitability and operating expense control. Expanding operating margins often signal improving unit economics or operating leverage.

Formula
Op. Margin=Operating IncomeRevenue\text{Op. Margin} = \frac{\text{Operating Income}}{\text{Revenue}}