Company / Operating Margin
MILESTONE SCIENTIFIC INC. Operating Margin History
FY2011-FY2017 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
-46.4%
FY2017
5-year range
-62.1% / 10.8%
FY2013-FY2017
Trend
+25.3%
vs FY2016
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What the data says
Operating Margin returned to growth in FY2017 after 2 years of decline, reaching -46.4%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
-46.4% in FY2017 with a 5-year CAGR of -40.4%.
Declined from -7.6% to -46.4% over the past 2 years.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -57.3pp
- 5-Year Change
- -40.4pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2017, operating margin increased 25.3% year-over-year.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2014.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score -3.97 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2017 | -46.4% | +25.3% |
| FY2016 | -62.1% | -712.3% |
| FY2015 | -7.6% | -170.5% |
| FY2014 | 10.8% | +280.2% |
| FY2013 | -6.0% | +0.0% |
| FY2012 | -6.0% | +16.3% |
| FY2011 | -7.2% | - |
As of FY2017 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 24, 2026