Cerus Corporation
CERS
Rank in Stocks
#13059
Cerus Corporation operates as a biotechnology firm dedicated to advancing and... Cerus Corporation operates as a biotechnology firm dedicated to advancing and marketing the INTERCEPT Blood System. This proprietary technology significantly enhances the safety of transfusable blood components by neutralizing biological threats, thereby reducing the risk of blood-borne pathogens. The company's product line includes INTERCEPT systems specifically engineered to deactivate pathogens in donated platelets and plasma. It also offers a dedicated INTERCEPT Blood System for the inactivation of harmful agents in red blood cell components. Furthermore, Cerus markets an INTERCEPT Blood System for Cryoprecipitation, which leverages its plasma technology to produce two key pathogen-reduced blood products: a cryoprecipitated fibrinogen complex for treating and controlling bleeding, particularly massive hemorrhages stemming from fibrinogen deficiency, and pathogen-reduced, cryoprecipitate-reduced plasma. Cerus distributes these platelet and plasma systems globally through a combination of its direct sales force and an extensive network of distributors, reaching markets in North America, Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Middle East, and Latin America. Established in 1991, Cerus Corporation maintains its corporate headquarters in Concord, California.
Share Price
$2.07
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$418.04M
Change (1 day)
2.48%
Change (1 year)
25.45%
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Operating Margin for Cerus Corporation (CERS)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: -0.73%
According to Cerus Corporation's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is -0.73%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of -4.21%.
Operating Margin history for Cerus Corporation from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | -0.73% | -82.66% |
| 2025 | -4.21% | -46.64% |
| 2024 | -7.89% | -58.95% |
| 2023 | -19.22% | -8.61% |
| 2022 | -21.03% | -43.77% |
| 2021 | -37.40% | -41.07% |
| 2020 | -63.46% | -28.47% |
| 2019 | -88.72% | -1.73% |
| 2018 | -90.28% | -31.63% |
| 2017 | -132.05% | -20.10% |
| 2016 | -165.26% | -7.40% |
| 2015 | -178.46% | 46.89% |
| 2014 | -121.49% | 70.25% |
| 2013 | -71.36% | 51.35% |
| 2012 | -47.15% | -2.16% |
| 2011 | -48.19% | -30.22% |
| 2010 | -69.06% | -47.89% |
| 2009 | -132.54% | -28.34% |
| 2008 | -184.95% | -52.68% |
| 2007 | -390.85% | 1,367.15% |
| 2006 | -26.64% | -30.50% |
| 2005 | -38.33% | -80.12% |
| 2004 | -192.84% | -65.38% |
| 2003 | -557.01% | -20.22% |
| 2002 | -698.20% | -41.23% |
| 2001 | -1,188.05% | -45.21% |
| 2000 | -2,168.18% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15.24% | -120.88% |
US
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| 18.08% | -124.77% |
IE
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| 21.25% | -129.11% |
US
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| 21.05% | -128.84% |
US
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| 28.09% | -138.48% |
US
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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 Cerus Corporation's operating margin
What is Cerus Corporation's operating margin?
Cerus Corporation's operating margin is -0.73%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Cerus Corporation's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Cerus Corporation's operating margin was -4.21%, compared with -7.89% in 2024.
How has Cerus Corporation's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Cerus Corporation's operating margin was highest in 2025 (-4.21%) and lowest in 2020 (-63.46%).
How does Cerus Corporation's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Cerus Corporation's operating margin (-0.73%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, with 28.09%.