Company / Operating Margin
Choice Hotels Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
28.1%
FY2025
5-year range
24.3% / 40.1%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-4.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#10 of 196
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
Among 196 Consumer Discretionary companies, Choice Hotels is in the top 5% for operating margin. Operating Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 15.7% in FY2020 to 40.1% in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
28.1% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +12.4%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Improved from 24.3% to 28.1% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -6.1pp
- 5-Year Change
- +12.4pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+679.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating margin decreased 4.0% year-over-year.
- Currently 24.5pp above the Consumer Discretionary sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2021.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2020.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 23.9%
- Low earnings quality (accrual-heavy earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 255.1%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 28.1% | -4.0% |
| FY2024 | 29.3% | +20.5% |
| FY2023 | 24.3% | -28.9% |
| FY2022 | 34.1% | -14.9% |
| FY2021 | 40.1% | +155.2% |
| FY2020 | 15.7% | -45.0% |
| FY2019 | 28.6% | -6.6% |
| FY2018 | 30.6% | -0.6% |
| FY2017 | 30.8% | +32.9% |
| FY2016 | 23.2% | -11.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jul 4, 2026