Company / Operating Margin
AeroVironment Operating Margin History
FY2015-FY2018 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
63.3%
FY2018
5-year range
-
FY2015-FY2018
Trend
-24.6%
vs FY2017
Sector context
#4 of 304
Industrials
What the data says
Among 304 Industrials companies, AeroVironment is in the top 1% for operating margin. Improved from 9.1% to 63.3% over the past 2 years.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
63.3% in FY2018 with a 3-year CAGR of +54.7%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Improved from 9.1% to 63.3% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +54.7pp
- 5-Year Change
- -
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 1% in IndustrialsTop 1% of 304This company 63.3% Sector average -843.0%
▼
+107.5% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2018, operating margin decreased 24.6% year-over-year.
- Currently 906.3pp above the Industrials sector average.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Low Piotroski F-Score: 2/9 (multiple financial health concerns)
- Low earnings quality (accrual-heavy earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | - | - |
| FY2023 | - | - |
| FY2022 | - | - |
| FY2021 | - | - |
| FY2020 | - | - |
| FY2019 | - | - |
| FY2018 | 63.3% | -24.6% |
| FY2017 | 83.9% | +825.4% |
| FY2016 | 9.1% | +5.6% |
| FY2015 | 8.6% | +1001.3% |
As of FY2018 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026