Company / Operating Margin
NewMarket Corporation Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
20.0%
FY2025
5-year range
15.4% / 21.2%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-5.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#16 of 84
Materials
What the data says
NewMarket Corporation's operating margin of 20.0% is higher than 81% of companies in the Materials sector (FY2025). Operating Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 12.8% in FY2020 to 21.2% in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
20.0% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +7.2%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Improved from 17.9% to 20.0% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +4.4pp
- 5-Year Change
- +7.2pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+128.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating margin decreased 5.8% year-over-year.
- Currently 90.2pp above the Materials sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2024.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2020.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 26.5%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 20.0% | -5.8% |
| FY2024 | 21.2% | +18.3% |
| FY2023 | 17.9% | +15.4% |
| FY2022 | 15.5% | +0.7% |
| FY2021 | 15.4% | +20.5% |
| FY2020 | 12.8% | -12.9% |
| FY2019 | 14.7% | -15.2% |
| FY2018 | 17.3% | +3.9% |
| FY2017 | 16.7% | +7.3% |
| FY2016 | 15.5% | -6.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026