Profitability · Glossary

Operating Margin

Profit from core operations as a percentage of revenue.

What is Operating Margin?

Operating Margin measures what percentage of revenue is left after subtracting both cost of goods sold AND operating expenses (R&D, sales, marketing, general administration). It strips out interest and tax effects, focusing purely on how efficiently the core business converts revenue to profit.

Formula

Operating Margin = Operating Income ÷ Revenue

How TopTier Strategy uses Operating Margin

Tracking operating margin expansion (or compression) is a primary signal in our Profitability pillar.

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