adidas AGLTS:0RLI 80 Operating Margin % is 10.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 8.31. GuruFocus rates LTS:0RLI with a GF Score™ of 80/100. Among 1,043 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, adidas AG ranks better than 71.91% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. adidas AG's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €706.00 Mil. adidas AG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €6,592.00 Mil. Therefore, adidas AG's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.71%.
Good Sign:
adidas AG operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for adidas AG's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0RLI'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.3 Med: 8.31 Max: 11.31
Current: 8.53
LTS:0RLI's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 71.91% of 1043
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 4.08
vs LTS:0RLI: 8.53
adidas AG's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 1.10% per year.
adidas AG's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €706.00 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,153.00 Mil.
adidas AG (LTS:0RLI) 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.
adidas AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
adidas AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for adidas AG'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.
LTS:0RLI vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, adidas AG'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.
adidas AG Operating Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, adidas AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where adidas AG'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.
adidas AG'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.
adidas AG (LTS:0RLI) has a Operating Margin % of 10.71% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on adidas AG and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 8.31. Over the past decade, adidas AG's Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.30 to 11.31. According to the industry distribution chart, adidas AG ranks #293 out of 1043 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 28.1%.
Is adidas AG's Operating Margin % too high?
adidas AG's current Operating Margin % of 10.71% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 8.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.30 to a high of 11.31. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Operating Margin % is 4.08. adidas AG's value of 10.71% is 162.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, adidas AG ranks #293 out of 1043 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, adidas AG has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does adidas AG's Operating Margin % compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, adidas AG ranks #293 out of 1043 companies for Operating Margin %. This puts adidas AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 4.08. adidas AG's value of 10.71% is 162.5% above this benchmark. Historically, adidas AG's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 1.30 to 11.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.31 vs. the industry median of 4.08, adidas AG 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 a Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Operating Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 4.08, based on 1,043 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. adidas AG's current Operating Margin % of 10.71% is 162.5% 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 adidas AG and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Operating Margin % is 4.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. adidas AG's current Operating Margin % is 10.71%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 8.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is adidas AG stock overvalued right now?
adidas AG (LTS:0RLI) has a current Operating Margin % of 10.71%. The current Operating Margin % is 10.71%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 8.31 and 162.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 4.08. adidas AG's overall GF Score™ is 80/100. 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 adidas AG (LTS:0RLI), the current Operating Margin % is 10.71% 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.
Adidas designs, develops, produces, and markets athletic and leisure apparel, footwear, accessories, and sports equipment. Under its eponymous brand, it produces apparel for competitive athletics, casual activewear, and casual fashion. Adidas sells its products in more than 160 countries through about 2,000 owned retail stores, 15,000 Adidas-branded franchise stores (including about 8,000 in China), 150,000 wholesale doors, and an owned e-commerce site that is available in 67 countries. The company was founded in 1949 in Germany.
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