operational margin

[/ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃənəl ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/]
nounpl: operational margins
margem operacional
1. The percentage of revenue remaining as profit after paying operating expenses, calculated as operating income divided by total revenue
The company's operational margin improved from 12% to 15% after implementing cost-cutting measures.
A margem operacional da empresa melhorou de 12% para 15% após implementar medidas de redução de custos.
2. A financial metric that measures how efficiently a company manages its core business operations relative to sales
Investors closely monitor the operational margin as an indicator of business efficiency.
Os investidores monitoram de perto a margem operacional como indicador da eficiência comercial.
3. The difference between operating income and operating expenses expressed as a percentage of revenue
A healthy operational margin typically indicates strong management and operational control.
Uma margem operacional saudável geralmente indica uma gestão forte e controle operacional.
In both Brazil and the USA, operational margin is a critical metric in financial analysis and investor relations. Brazilian companies increasingly focus on this metric in quarterly earnings reports, reflecting the importance of operational efficiency in competitive markets. The term is universally understood in corporate, banking, and investment sectors across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
operating marginoperating profit marginEBIT marginoperational efficiency ratio
Antonyms / Antônimos
operational lossnegative margin

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
margem operacional
Standard term used in financial reports and business contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
margem operacional / margem de lucro operacional
Commonly used in financial and corporate settings in the business hub
Rio de Janeiro
margem operacional
Standard usage in financial institutions and investment firms
Portugal
margem operacional / margem de exploração
Both terms are used; 'margem de exploração' is also accepted in Portuguese accounting

Related Words

gross marginnet profit marginEBITDAoperating incomeoperating expensesrevenueprofitability

Related Idioms & Phrases

improve operational margins
maintain healthy operational margins
squeeze operational margins
operational margin compression
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