With over 33,000 employees worldwide, production plants in 13 countries and annual sales of over $22 billion worldwide, Eli Lilly and Company is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. It was founded in Indianapolis in 1876 by the pharmacologist, officer and entrepreneur Eli Lilly.
According to Eli Lilly's latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin is 21.04%. At the end of 2023 the company had an Operating Margin of 19.21%.
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.