Company / Operating Margin
Applied Materials Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
29.2%
FY2025
5-year range
28.9% / 30.2%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+0.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#20 of 286
Information Technology
What the data says
Among 286 Information Technology companies, Applied Materials is in the top 7% for operating margin. Operating Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 19.9% in FY2016 to 89.3% in FY2019.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
29.2% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +3.9%. Top quartile in the Information Technology sector.
Remained stable around 29.2% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -1.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- +3.9pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+113.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating margin increased 0.9% year-over-year.
- Currently 240.0pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2019.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 3.57 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
- Strong profit margin: 24.7%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 29.2% | +0.9% |
| FY2024 | 28.9% | +0.3% |
| FY2023 | 28.9% | -4.4% |
| FY2022 | 30.2% | +1.1% |
| FY2021 | 29.9% | +17.7% |
| FY2020 | 25.4% | -71.6% |
| FY2019 | 89.3% | +232.1% |
| FY2018 | 26.9% | +0.4% |
| FY2017 | 26.8% | +34.7% |
| FY2016 | 19.9% | +13.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 2, 2026