Coles Group Limited
COL
Rank in Stocks
#1041
Coles Group Limited functions as a leading retailer across Australia, with its... Coles Group Limited functions as a leading retailer across Australia, with its operations divided into Supermarkets, Liquor, and Express segments. The company oversees 835 supermarkets, alongside its online platform, coles.com.au, which provides flexible shopping options such as same-day, overnight drop-off, and click-and-collect services. Through Coles Financial Services, it offers a range of financial products, including insurance, credit cards, and personal loans, specifically designed for Australian families. Coles also maintains a significant presence in liquor sales with 933 outlets operating under the Liquorland, First Choice, First Choice Liquor, and Vintage Cellars brands. Additionally, it manages 711 fuel and convenience stores and operates the widely used flybuys loyalty program. Established in 1914, the company, initially known as Coles Myer Ltd., later adopted the name Coles Group Limited and is headquartered in Hawthorn East, Australia.
Share Price
$16.86
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$22.66B
Change (1 day)
-0.50%
Change (1 year)
12.31%
Country
AU
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Category
Consumer Defensive
Operating Margin for Coles Group Limited (COL)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 4.27%
According to Coles Group Limited latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 4.27%. At the end of 2024 the company had an Operating Margin of 4.24%.
Operating Margin history for Coles Group Limited from 2018 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 4.27% | 4.15% |
| 2025 | 4.10% | -3.30% |
| 2024 | 4.24% | 1.19% |
| 2023 | 4.19% | -8.32% |
| 2022 | 4.57% | -1.08% |
| 2021 | 4.62% | 5.24% |
| 2020 | 4.39% | 38.05% |
| 2019 | 3.18% | -7.29% |
| 2018 | 3.43% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00% | - |
CA
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| 1.39% | -99.67% |
US
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| 3.99% | -99.07% |
AU
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| 0.00% | - |
NL
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| 0.00% | - |
JP
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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.