Astral Foods Limited
ARL
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#12489
Astral Foods Limited functions as a vertically integrated poultry enterprise... Astral Foods Limited functions as a vertically integrated poultry enterprise with operations spanning South Africa and international markets. The company is structured around three core divisions: Poultry, Feed, and Other Africa. Its poultry operations encompass breeding, the sale of day-old chicks and hatching eggs, broiler farming, abattoir management, and the full lifecycle of processing, marketing, and distribution of poultry products. Additionally, it manufactures feed for farmed animals and delivers laboratory analytical services to the animal feed sector. Its diverse product portfolio is marketed under brand names including Festive, Goldi, SupaStar, Mountain Valley, County Fair, National Chicks, Ross, Meadow, CAL, TigerChicks, Tiger Animal Feeds, Mozpintos, and National Chicks Swaziland. Founded in 2001, the company is headquartered in Centurion, South Africa.
Share Price
$11.96
Last synced: 2026-11-10
Market Cap
$461.37M
Change (1 day)
-0.90%
Change (1 year)
-7.34%
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Operating Margin for Astral Foods Limited (ARL)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 8.75%
According to Astral Foods Limited's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 8.75%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 5.21%.
Operating Margin history for Astral Foods Limited from 2002 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 8.75% | 67.95% |
| 2025 | 5.21% | 27.38% |
| 2024 | 4.09% | -203.02% |
| 2023 | -3.97% | -156.15% |
| 2022 | 7.07% | 57.81% |
| 2021 | 4.48% | -24.58% |
| 2020 | 5.94% | -13.54% |
| 2019 | 6.87% | -54.02% |
| 2018 | 14.94% | 81.31% |
| 2017 | 8.24% | 84.34% |
| 2016 | 4.47% | -54.15% |
| 2015 | 9.75% | 90.06% |
| 2014 | 5.13% | 60.82% |
| 2013 | 3.19% | -49.28% |
| 2012 | 6.29% | -19.77% |
| 2011 | 7.84% | 12.00% |
| 2010 | 7.00% | 6.38% |
| 2009 | 6.58% | -1.64% |
| 2008 | 6.69% | -47.61% |
| 2007 | 12.77% | -13.60% |
| 2006 | 14.78% | 18.91% |
| 2005 | 12.43% | 29.48% |
| 2004 | 9.60% | 80.11% |
| 2003 | 5.33% | 40.26% |
| 2002 | 3.80% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| -3.71% | -100.42% |
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| 2.46% | -99.72% |
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| 2.26% | -99.74% |
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| 2.58% | -99.71% |
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| -4.33% | -100.49% |
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Astral Foods Limited's operating margin
What is Astral Foods Limited's operating margin?
Astral Foods Limited's operating margin is 8.75%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Astral Foods Limited's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Astral Foods Limited's operating margin was 5.21%, compared with 4.09% in 2024.
How has Astral Foods Limited's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Astral Foods Limited's operating margin was highest in 2022 (7.07%) and lowest in 2023 (-3.97%).
How does Astral Foods Limited's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Astral Foods Limited's operating margin (8.75%) is higher than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Bunge Global S.A., with 2.58%.