Company / Operating Margin
Semtech Corporation Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
3.1%
FY2025
5-year range
-108.7% / 19.6%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-43.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#160 of 267
Information Technology
What the data says
At 3.1%, Semtech Corporation's operating margin ranks #160 of 267 in the Information Technology sector. Operating Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -108.7% in FY2023 to 19.6% in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
3.1% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -9.5%.
Improved from -108.7% to 3.1% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -9.2pp
- 5-Year Change
- -9.5pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#160 of 267 in Information TechnologyTop 60% of 267This company 3.1% Sector average -213.0%
▼
+101.5% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating margin decreased 43.5% year-over-year.
- Currently 216.1pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2021.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2023.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.01 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 3.1% | -43.5% |
| FY2024 | 5.5% | +105.1% |
| FY2023 | -108.7% | -985.9% |
| FY2022 | 12.3% | -37.3% |
| FY2021 | 19.6% | +55.4% |
| FY2020 | 12.6% | +32.6% |
| FY2019 | 9.5% | -43.5% |
| FY2018 | 16.8% | +48.5% |
| FY2017 | 11.3% | -26.7% |
| FY2016 | 15.4% | +152.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 28, 2026