Company / Operating Margin
Kennametal Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
7.3%
FY2025
5-year range
1.2% / 13.8%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-12.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#179 of 304
Industrials
What the data says
At 7.3%, Kennametal's operating margin ranks #179 of 304 in the Industrials sector. Operating Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -13.5% in FY2017 to 13.8% in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
7.3% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -5.0%.
Improved from 5.5% to 7.3% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +6.1pp
- 5-Year Change
- -5.0pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#179 of 304 in IndustrialsTop 59% of 304This company 7.3% Sector average -843.0%
▼
+100.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating margin decreased 12.5% year-over-year.
- Currently 850.3pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2021.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2017.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 7.3% | -12.5% |
| FY2024 | 8.3% | +49.9% |
| FY2023 | 5.5% | +370.3% |
| FY2022 | 1.2% | -91.5% |
| FY2021 | 13.8% | +12.9% |
| FY2020 | 12.3% | +166.5% |
| FY2019 | 4.6% | +155.2% |
| FY2018 | -8.3% | +38.3% |
| FY2017 | -13.5% | -245.7% |
| FY2016 | 9.3% | +168.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026