Bell Equipment Limited
BEL
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#16097
Bell Equipment Limited, a South African company with a global reach,... Bell Equipment Limited, a South African company with a global reach, specializes in the manufacturing, distribution, and export of a diverse range of materials handling machinery. Established in 1954, the company maintains its headquarters in Richards Bay, South Africa. For the mining and construction sectors, their extensive product line encompasses articulated and low-profile dump trucks (ADTs), excavators, motor graders, telescopic handlers, wheel loaders, compaction equipment, skid-steer loaders, and various forklifts, including rough terrain, Bell, and rockscalers. They also provide crushing and screening solutions such as cone, impact, and jaw crushers, along with conveyors and screens. Under the Matriarc brand, the forestry sector is served with haulage tractors, loggers, timber tracks, and specialized attachments like FASTfell, LogPro, and Skogger. Agricultural machinery includes articulated tractors, cane loaders, Cane Pro, and slew loaders. Furthermore, their application equipment inventory features container trucks, custom load bodies, dumper and hooklift trailers, Versa trucks, and water tankers. Beyond new equipment sales, Bell Equipment also offers pre-owned machinery and comprehensive aftermarket services. Products are distributed globally via an extensive network of customer service centers, strategic alliances, and independent dealers.
Share Price
$2.38
Last synced: 2026-11-10
Market Cap
$227.67M
Change (1 day)
0.03%
Change (1 year)
-5.31%
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Operating Margin for Bell Equipment Limited (BEL)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 3.84%
According to Bell Equipment Limited's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 3.84%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 5.21%.
Operating Margin history for Bell Equipment Limited from 2002 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 3.84% | -26.30% |
| 2025 | 5.21% | -19.22% |
| 2024 | 6.45% | -26.95% |
| 2023 | 8.83% | 28.72% |
| 2022 | 6.86% | 36.11% |
| 2021 | 5.04% | 850.94% |
| 2020 | 0.53% | -82.03% |
| 2019 | 2.95% | -51.00% |
| 2018 | 6.02% | -5.94% |
| 2017 | 6.40% | 159.11% |
| 2016 | 2.47% | -50.00% |
| 2015 | 4.94% | 76.43% |
| 2014 | 2.80% | -47.96% |
| 2013 | 5.38% | -16.33% |
| 2012 | 6.43% | -25.15% |
| 2011 | 8.59% | 135.34% |
| 2010 | 3.65% | -137.40% |
| 2009 | -9.76% | -190.45% |
| 2008 | 10.79% | 0.94% |
| 2007 | 10.69% | 0.66% |
| 2006 | 10.62% | 622.45% |
| 2005 | 1.47% | 47.00% |
| 2004 | 1.00% | -81.82% |
| 2003 | 5.50% | -43.24% |
| 2002 | 9.69% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18.33% | -95.23% |
US
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| 18.97% | -95.06% |
US
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| 5.19% | -98.65% |
DE
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| 10.98% | -97.14% |
JP
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| 13.65% | -96.45% |
GB
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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 Bell Equipment Limited's operating margin
What is Bell Equipment Limited's operating margin?
Bell Equipment Limited's operating margin is 3.84%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Bell Equipment Limited's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Bell Equipment Limited's operating margin was 5.21%, compared with 6.45% in 2024.
How has Bell Equipment Limited's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Bell Equipment Limited's operating margin was highest in 2023 (8.83%) and lowest in 2020 (0.53%).
How does Bell Equipment Limited's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Bell Equipment Limited's operating margin (3.84%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Deere & Company, with 18.97%.