FirstGroup plc
FGP
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#6727
FirstGroup plc provides public transport services in the United Kingdom. It... FirstGroup plc provides public transport services in the United Kingdom. It operates through First Bus and First Rail segments. The First Bus segment offers local bus services with a fleet of approximately 5,800 buses and coaches in the United Kingdom. The First Rail segment operates a passenger rail network that provides long-distance, commuter, regional, and sleeper services through a portfolio of Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, and Avanti West Coast franchises; and hull trains and Lumos. FirstGroup plc was founded in 1986 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
Share Price
$3.15
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$1.61B
Change (1 day)
1.46%
Change (1 year)
16.40%
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Operating Margin for FirstGroup plc (FGP)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 2.86%
According to FirstGroup plc's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 2.86%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 4.78%.
Operating Margin history for FirstGroup plc from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 2.86% | -40.17% |
| 2025 | 4.78% | 382.83% |
| 2024 | 0.99% | 518.75% |
| 2023 | 0.16% | -112.80% |
| 2022 | -1.25% | 212.50% |
| 2021 | -0.40% | -81.98% |
| 2020 | -2.22% | -177.89% |
| 2019 | 2.85% | -13.11% |
| 2018 | 3.28% | -27.27% |
| 2017 | 4.51% | 3.20% |
| 2016 | 4.37% | 30.06% |
| 2015 | 3.36% | 18.31% |
| 2014 | 2.84% | -4.70% |
| 2013 | 2.98% | -55.59% |
| 2012 | 6.71% | 39.50% |
| 2011 | 4.81% | -17.35% |
| 2010 | 5.82% | -3.00% |
| 2009 | 6.00% | 5.63% |
| 2008 | 5.68% | 3.46% |
| 2007 | 5.49% | -21.01% |
| 2006 | 6.95% | -6.71% |
| 2005 | 7.45% | 12.20% |
| 2004 | 6.64% | -15.31% |
| 2003 | 7.84% | 1.42% |
| 2002 | 7.73% | 28.62% |
| 2001 | 6.01% | -33.00% |
| 2000 | 8.97% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39.98% | -86.02% |
US
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| 36.40% | -87.27% |
US
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| 36.55% | -87.22% |
CA
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| 37.63% | -86.84% |
CA
|
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| 31.54% | -88.97% |
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 FirstGroup plc's operating margin
What is FirstGroup plc's operating margin?
FirstGroup plc's operating margin is 2.86%, as of Nov 2026.
What was FirstGroup plc's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, FirstGroup plc's operating margin was 4.78%, compared with 0.99% in 2024.
How has FirstGroup plc's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, FirstGroup plc's operating margin was highest in 2025 (4.78%) and lowest in 2020 (-2.22%).
How does FirstGroup plc's operating margin compare with similar companies?
FirstGroup plc's operating margin (2.86%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Union Pacific Corporation, with 39.98%.