BP p.l.c.
BP
Rank in Stocks
#188
BP p.l.c. functions as a global energy corporation. Its activities are... BP p.l.c. functions as a global energy corporation. Its activities are structured across four primary divisions: Gas & Low Carbon Energy, Oil Production & Operations, Customers & Products, and Rosneft. The company is engaged in the exploration, production, and commercialization of natural gas. It also supplies sustainable energy options such as biofuels and manages renewable power facilities, including onshore and offshore wind farms and solar power plants. Furthermore, BP develops and provides solutions aimed at reducing carbon emissions, notably hydrogen production and carbon capture and storage technologies. Additionally, BP operates a convenience and mobility sector, which oversees the retail distribution of fuels to consumers, sells a variety of convenience items, supplies aviation fuels, and markets Castrol-branded lubricants. This segment also encompasses the processing and trading of petroleum products, alongside managing electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The corporation is also involved in the extraction and refinement of crude oil and natural gas. It strategically allocates capital to a diverse range of ventures, spanning upstream (exploration and production), downstream (refining and marketing), and alternative energy companies. Its investments also extend to cutting-edge fields like advanced transportation systems, bio-based and low-carbon commodities, carbon reduction strategies, digital innovation, and energy generation and storage solutions. Founded in 1908, BP's main corporate offices are situated in London, United Kingdom.
Share Price
$7.57
Last synced: 2026-11-11
Market Cap
$117.72B
Change (1 day)
1.96%
Change (1 year)
23.18%
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Operating Margin for BP p.l.c. (BP)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 13.73%
According to BP p.l.c.'s latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 13.73%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 8.17%.
Operating Margin history for BP p.l.c. from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 13.73% | 68.05% |
| 2025 | 8.17% | 3.68% |
| 2024 | 7.88% | -44.70% |
| 2023 | 14.25% | -16.47% |
| 2022 | 17.06% | 151.62% |
| 2021 | 6.78% | -186.26% |
| 2020 | -7.86% | -242.91% |
| 2019 | 5.50% | -11.15% |
| 2018 | 6.19% | 36.34% |
| 2017 | 4.54% | 208.84% |
| 2016 | 1.47% | -149.83% |
| 2015 | -2.95% | -179.73% |
| 2014 | 3.70% | -32.48% |
| 2013 | 5.48% | 1.11% |
| 2012 | 5.42% | -39.91% |
| 2011 | 9.02% | -303.61% |
| 2010 | -4.43% | -148.47% |
| 2009 | 9.14% | 5.91% |
| 2008 | 8.63% | -8.97% |
| 2007 | 9.48% | -5.67% |
| 2006 | 10.05% | -18.36% |
| 2005 | 12.31% | 9.71% |
| 2004 | 11.22% | 43.66% |
| 2003 | 7.81% | 31.70% |
| 2002 | 5.93% | -35.75% |
| 2001 | 9.23% | -10.99% |
| 2000 | 10.37% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45.79% | -96.66% |
SA
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| 12.43% | -99.09% |
US
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| 17.76% | -98.71% |
US
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| 9.28% | -99.32% |
CN
|
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| 15.38% | -98.88% |
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 BP p.l.c.'s operating margin
What is BP p.l.c.'s operating margin?
BP p.l.c.'s operating margin is 13.73%, as of Nov 2026.
What was BP p.l.c.'s operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, BP p.l.c.'s operating margin was 8.17%, compared with 7.88% in 2024.
How has BP p.l.c.'s operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, BP p.l.c.'s operating margin was highest in 2022 (17.06%) and lowest in 2020 (-7.86%).
How does BP p.l.c.'s operating margin compare with similar companies?
BP p.l.c.'s operating margin (13.73%) is higher than that of 2 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Saudi Arabian Oil Company, with 45.79%.