Apple Inc. is an American hardware and software developer and technology company that develops and sells computers, smartphones and consumer electronics as well as operating systems and application software. Apple also operates internet sales portals for music, films and software.
Operating Margin for Apple (AAPL)
Operating Margin as of April 2024 (TTM): 30.20%
According to Apple's latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin is 30.20%. At the end of 2022 the company had an Operating Margin of 30.20%.
Operating Margin history for Apple from 2001 to 2023
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 30.20% | 1.18% |
| 2021 | 29.85% | 22.15% |
| 2020 | 24.44% | -3.27% |
| 2019 | 25.27% | -7.95% |
| 2018 | 27.45% | -1.82% |
| 2017 | 27.96% | -1.77% |
| 2016 | 28.46% | -8.27% |
| 2015 | 31.03% | 6.04% |
| 2014 | 29.26% | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 29.35% | -17.64% |
| 2012 | 35.63% | 12.76% |
| 2011 | 31.60% | 11.17% |
| 2010 | 28.42% | 30.08% |
| 2009 | 21.85% | 2.93% |
| 2008 | 21.23% | 1.76% |
| 2007 | 20.86% | 42.99% |
| 2006 | 14.59% | 11.98% |
| 2005 | 13.03% | 181.63% |
| 2004 | 4.63% | 212.12% |
| 2003 | 1.48% | -2.17% |
| 2002 | 1.52% | -256.26% |
| 2001 | -0.97% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin differencediff. | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
 Microsoft MSFT | 42.14% | 39.54% | 🇺🇸 USA |
 Amazon AMZN | -1.15% | -103.81% | 🇺🇸 USA |
 Alphabet (Google) GOOG | 25.49% | -15.60% | 🇺🇸 USA |
 Netflix NFLX | 16.64% | -44.90% | 🇺🇸 USA |
 HP HPQ | 7.05% | -76.66% | 🇺🇸 USA |
What is a company's Operating Margin
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.