Elbit SystemsESLT -2.70%67 Operating Margin % is 9.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 7.59. GuruFocus rates ESLT with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $363.31 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, Elbit Systems ranks better than 55.04% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Elbit Systems's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $205 Mil. Elbit Systems's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,189 Mil. Therefore, Elbit Systems's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.37%.
Good Sign:
Elbit Systems Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elbit Systems's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ESLT'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.07 Med: 7.59 Max: 9.45
Current: 9.02
ESLT's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 55.04% of 347
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 7.75
vs ESLT: 9.02
Elbit Systems's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 3.20% per year.
Elbit Systems (NAS:ESLT) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Elbit Systems Operating Margin % Related Terms
Elbit Systems Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elbit Systems's Operating Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
ESLT vs GE, RTX, BA: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Elbit Systems's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Elbit Systems Operating Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Elbit Systems's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elbit Systems's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Elbit Systems's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Elbit Systems (ESLT) has a Operating Margin % of 9.37% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Elbit Systems and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 7.59. Over the past decade, Elbit Systems' Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.07 to 9.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Elbit Systems ranks #156 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 45%.
Is Elbit Systems' Operating Margin % too high?
Elbit Systems' current Operating Margin % of 9.37% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 7.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.07 to a high of 9.45. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Operating Margin % is 7.75. Elbit Systems' value of 9.37% is 20.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elbit Systems ranks #156 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Elbit Systems has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elbit Systems' Operating Margin % compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Elbit Systems ranks #156 out of 347 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts Elbit Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 7.75. Elbit Systems' value of 9.37% is 20.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Elbit Systems' own Operating Margin % has ranged from 6.07 to 9.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.59 vs. the industry median of 7.75, Elbit Systems has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Margin % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Operating Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 7.75, based on 347 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Elbit Systems's current Operating Margin % of 9.37% is 20.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Elbit Systems and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Operating Margin % is 7.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elbit Systems's current Operating Margin % is 9.37%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 7.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elbit Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elbit Systems (ESLT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $363.31, compared to a current price of $750.90 — trading 106.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 9.37%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 7.59 and 20.9% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 7.75. Elbit Systems' overall GF Score™ is 67/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Elbit Systems (ESLT), the current Operating Margin % is 9.37% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Elbit Systems (ESLT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elbit Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $750.90 is trading 106.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $363.31.
GuruFocus considers Elbit Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ESLT:
Operating Margin %: 9.37% (23% above median its 10-year median of 7.59)
GF Value™: $363.31 vs. price of $750.90 (106.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.9% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#156 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ESLT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elbit Systems Ltd is a technology company involved in producing a portfolio of systems and products for aircraft, land, and naval applications. The company's products are used for defense, homeland security and commercial flight capabilities. Its systems and solutions may be installed on new platforms or it may perform a comprehensive modernization program to transform a platform. Elbit Systems gives instructions to its customers on the proper maintenance of its products and will provide support team specialists when the customer cannot fix a problem. The company operates in five segments: Aerospace; C4I and Cyber; ISTAR and EW; Land; and ESA. It derives maximum revenue from Land Segment. Geographically, it operates in Israel; North America; Europe; Asia-Pacific; Latin America; and Others.
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