Friedman Industries, Incorporated
FRD
Rank in Stocks
#15298
Friedman Industries, Inc. (FRD) is a U.S.-based company primarily involved in... Friedman Industries, Inc. (FRD) is a U.S.-based company primarily involved in the processing and manufacturing of steel and pipe, as well as their distribution. The firm operates through two distinct divisions: Coil and Tubular. The Coil segment specializes in converting steel coils into flat sheet and plate steel, cut precisely to client specifications. It also resells steel coils and offers processing services for materials owned by customers, for which it charges a fee. This division serves approximately 230 customers, predominantly located in the central and southern United States, including steel distributors and manufacturers. These manufacturers utilize the steel to produce a wide array of products, such as steel buildings, railway carriages, barges, storage tanks, shipping containers, trailers, various component parts, and other fabricated steel goods. Meanwhile, the Tubular segment is dedicated to producing different types of pipes, including those for line applications, oil country purposes (OCTG), and structural uses. This segment's products are primarily sold to steel and pipe distributors through Friedman Industries' internal sales force. Friedman Industries, Incorporated was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Longview, Texas.
Share Price
$37.57
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$270.98M
Change (1 day)
4.36%
Change (1 year)
81.76%
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Operating Margin for Friedman Industries, Incorporated (FRD)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 5.27%
According to Friedman Industries, Incorporated's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 5.27%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 0.63%.
Operating Margin history for Friedman Industries, Incorporated from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 5.27% | 736.51% |
| 2025 | 0.63% | -86.74% |
| 2024 | 4.75% | 23.38% |
| 2023 | 3.85% | -61.50% |
| 2022 | 10.00% | -19.81% |
| 2021 | 12.47% | -358.18% |
| 2020 | -4.83% | -241.64% |
| 2019 | 3.41% | 2.10% |
| 2018 | 3.34% | -161.74% |
| 2017 | -5.41% | -18,133.33% |
| 2016 | 0.03% | -94.83% |
| 2015 | 0.58% | -72.77% |
| 2014 | 2.13% | -68.02% |
| 2013 | 6.66% | -11.20% |
| 2012 | 7.50% | -18.03% |
| 2011 | 9.15% | 447.90% |
| 2010 | 1.67% | -83.13% |
| 2009 | 9.90% | 165.42% |
| 2008 | 3.73% | -21.31% |
| 2007 | 4.74% | -11.90% |
| 2006 | 5.38% | 0.19% |
| 2005 | 5.37% | 63.22% |
| 2004 | 3.29% | 63.68% |
| 2003 | 2.01% | 21.82% |
| 2002 | 1.65% | -47.78% |
| 2001 | 3.16% | -9.20% |
| 2000 | 3.48% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.25% | -97.49% |
US
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| 4.26% | -99.19% |
LU
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| 13.00% | -97.53% |
IN
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| 12.02% | -97.72% |
US
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| 19.95% | -96.21% |
IN
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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 Friedman Industries, Incorporated's operating margin
What is Friedman Industries, Incorporated's operating margin?
Friedman Industries, Incorporated's operating margin is 5.27%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Friedman Industries, Incorporated's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Friedman Industries, Incorporated's operating margin was 0.63%, compared with 4.75% in 2024.
How has Friedman Industries, Incorporated's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Friedman Industries, Incorporated's operating margin was highest in 2021 (12.47%) and lowest in 2020 (-4.83%).
How does Friedman Industries, Incorporated's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Friedman Industries, Incorporated's operating margin (5.27%) is higher than that of 1 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Tata Steel Limited, with 19.95%.