Ion Beam Applications S.A.
IBAB
Rank in Stocks
#11843
Ion Beam Applications S.A. (IBA) specializes in the creation, production, and... Ion Beam Applications S.A. (IBA) specializes in the creation, production, and maintenance of advanced medical equipment and software systems designed to combat cancer, operating across Belgium, the United States, and numerous other countries. Its operations are structured into two key divisions: Proton Therapy and Other Accelerators, and Dosimetry. The Proton Therapy and Other Accelerators segment is dedicated to the engineering, manufacturing, and upkeep of both clinical and industrial particle accelerators, including cutting-edge proton therapy apparatus. This division also furnishes comprehensive, ready-to-use systems for treating cancer with proton beams, a range of cyclotrons crucial for generating radioisotopes for PET and SPECT imaging, as well as industrial accelerators employed in sterilization and ionization processes. The Dosimetry segment offers instruments and expertise aimed at improving the precision and reducing errors in radiation therapy, medical imaging quality assurance, and calibration. IBA maintains a crucial research and development alliance with the Belgian nuclear research center, SCK CEN, to facilitate the development of Actinium-225 (225Ac), an innovative radioisotope with potential in cancer therapy, and collaborates with the University of Pennsylvania on pioneering research into ConformalFLASH technology. Established in 1986, the company's headquarters are located in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.
Share Price
$17.98
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$524.23M
Change (1 day)
-1.42%
Change (1 year)
46.40%
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Healthcare
Operating Margin for Ion Beam Applications S.A. (IBAB)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 5.13%
According to Ion Beam Applications S.A.'s latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 5.13%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 4.40%.
Operating Margin history for Ion Beam Applications S.A. from 2001 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 5.13% | 16.59% |
| 2025 | 4.40% | 26.80% |
| 2024 | 3.47% | 191.60% |
| 2023 | 1.19% | -13.14% |
| 2022 | 1.37% | -68.14% |
| 2021 | 4.30% | -66.80% |
| 2020 | 12.95% | 1,460.24% |
| 2019 | 0.83% | -55.38% |
| 2018 | 1.86% | -122.52% |
| 2017 | -8.26% | -186.13% |
| 2016 | 9.59% | -1.13% |
| 2015 | 9.70% | -4.43% |
| 2014 | 10.15% | 395.12% |
| 2013 | 2.05% | -123.84% |
| 2012 | -8.60% | -503.76% |
| 2011 | 2.13% | -8.97% |
| 2010 | 2.34% | -35.71% |
| 2009 | 3.64% | -29.18% |
| 2008 | 5.14% | 56.23% |
| 2007 | 3.29% | -72.28% |
| 2006 | 11.87% | 979.09% |
| 2005 | 1.10% | -86.01% |
| 2004 | 7.86% | 482.22% |
| 2003 | 1.35% | -33.17% |
| 2002 | 2.02% | -51.79% |
| 2001 | 4.19% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15.24% | -97.03% |
US
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| 18.08% | -96.48% |
IE
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| 21.25% | -95.86% |
US
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| 21.05% | -95.90% |
US
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| 28.09% | -94.52% |
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 Ion Beam Applications S.A.'s operating margin
What is Ion Beam Applications S.A.'s operating margin?
Ion Beam Applications S.A.'s operating margin is 5.13%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Ion Beam Applications S.A.'s operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Ion Beam Applications S.A.'s operating margin was 4.40%, compared with 3.47% in 2024.
How has Ion Beam Applications S.A.'s operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Ion Beam Applications S.A.'s operating margin was highest in 2020 (12.95%) and lowest in 2023 (1.19%).
How does Ion Beam Applications S.A.'s operating margin compare with similar companies?
Ion Beam Applications S.A.'s operating margin (5.13%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, with 28.09%.