Famous Brands Limited
FBR
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#14827
Famous Brands Limited functions as a prominent restaurant franchisor, utilizing... Famous Brands Limited functions as a prominent restaurant franchisor, utilizing its various subsidiaries to operate across the quick service, fast casual, and casual dining segments. The company's operations are divided into specific categories: Brands, Supply Chain, Corporate, UK, and AME. It oversees a portfolio of 19 distinct brands through a broad network comprising 2,773 franchised and company-owned restaurants, as well as master license agreements. These establishments are situated throughout South Africa, the wider African region, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom. In addition to managing its restaurant operations, Famous Brands manufactures and supplies food and other essential products to its franchisees and customers, while also providing logistics support. The company, which was initially incorporated in 1969 as Steers Holdings Limited, officially changed its name to Famous Brands Limited in 2004 and is headquartered in Midrand, South Africa.
Share Price
$3.04
Last synced: 2026-11-10
Market Cap
$298.42M
Change (1 day)
-0.30%
Change (1 year)
-1.26%
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Operating Margin for Famous Brands Limited (FBR)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 10.13%
According to Famous Brands Limited's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 10.13%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 11.04%.
Operating Margin history for Famous Brands Limited from 2002 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 10.13% | -8.24% |
| 2025 | 11.04% | 9.09% |
| 2024 | 10.12% | -12.53% |
| 2023 | 11.57% | 19.03% |
| 2022 | 9.72% | 54.53% |
| 2021 | 6.29% | -46.33% |
| 2020 | 11.72% | -0.93% |
| 2019 | 11.83% | -6.70% |
| 2018 | 12.68% | -22.68% |
| 2017 | 16.40% | -10.82% |
| 2016 | 18.39% | -10.16% |
| 2015 | 20.47% | 2.30% |
| 2014 | 20.01% | 8.10% |
| 2013 | 18.51% | -3.29% |
| 2012 | 19.14% | 0.26% |
| 2011 | 19.09% | 6.29% |
| 2010 | 17.96% | 6.21% |
| 2009 | 16.91% | -3.98% |
| 2008 | 17.61% | 11.46% |
| 2007 | 15.80% | -3.36% |
| 2006 | 16.35% | -7.00% |
| 2005 | 17.58% | 56.27% |
| 2004 | 11.25% | -237.36% |
| 2003 | -8.19% | -205.41% |
| 2002 | 7.77% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46.22% | -95.44% |
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| 9.65% | -99.05% |
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| 14.49% | -98.57% |
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| 30.99% | -96.94% |
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| 27.14% | -97.32% |
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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 Famous Brands Limited's operating margin
What is Famous Brands Limited's operating margin?
Famous Brands Limited's operating margin is 10.13%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Famous Brands Limited's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Famous Brands Limited's operating margin was 11.04%, compared with 10.12% in 2024.
How has Famous Brands Limited's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Famous Brands Limited's operating margin was highest in 2020 (11.72%) and lowest in 2021 (6.29%).
How does Famous Brands Limited's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Famous Brands Limited's operating margin (10.13%) is higher than that of 1 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is McDonald's Corporation, with 46.22%.