The Law Debenture Corporation p.l.c.
LWDB
Rank in Stocks
#5691
The Law Debenture Corporation p.l.c. operates as an investment trust that... The Law Debenture Corporation p.l.c. operates as an investment trust that concurrently delivers a broad spectrum of independent professional services. Its business activities are structured into two principal divisions: managing an investment portfolio and providing specialized independent professional services. Within the professional services segment, the company furnishes corporate trust solutions, encompassing roles such as bond/security trustee, escrow agent, and facility agent, along with bespoke trust arrangements. It also offers comprehensive pension governance services, acting as independent trustees, trustee chairs, or sole corporate trustees. Furthermore, it provides outsourced executive support for pension schemes, covering management, secretarial functions, and expert advisory services. Whistleblowing services are also part of its offering. For corporate clients, the firm supplies corporate directors and officers, and a wide array of company secretarial functions, including corporate administration, registrar duties, registered office provision, and regulatory compliance. Supplementary corporate services include entity management, accounting and tax expertise, facility agent and loan administration, process agent roles, and investor reporting. The company caters to a diverse global client base, serving corporations, agencies, organizations, and private individuals. Founded in 1889, this London, UK-based entity has a rich history.
Share Price
$16.05
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$2.14B
Change (1 day)
1.79%
Change (1 year)
16.40%
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Operating Margin for The Law Debenture Corporation p.l.c. (LWDB)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 83.42%
According to The Law Debenture Corporation p.l.c.'s latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 83.42%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 83.98%.
Operating Margin history for The Law Debenture Corporation p.l.c. from 2003 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 83.42% | -0.67% |
| 2025 | 83.98% | 43.02% |
| 2024 | 58.72% | -6.02% |
| 2023 | 62.48% | -186.54% |
| 2022 | -72.20% | -191.53% |
| 2021 | 78.88% | 468.30% |
| 2020 | 13.88% | -82.94% |
| 2019 | 81.34% | -50.93% |
| 2018 | 165.75% | 93.77% |
| 2017 | 85.54% | -0.07% |
| 2016 | 85.60% | 324.39% |
| 2015 | 20.17% | -63.84% |
| 2014 | 55.78% | -35.31% |
| 2013 | 86.22% | 7.64% |
| 2012 | 80.10% | 6,359.68% |
| 2011 | 1.24% | -98.46% |
| 2010 | 80.56% | 2.26% |
| 2009 | 78.78% | -36.77% |
| 2008 | 124.60% | 110.86% |
| 2007 | 59.09% | -23.48% |
| 2006 | 77.22% | -5.48% |
| 2005 | 81.70% | 9.01% |
| 2004 | 74.95% | -11.45% |
| 2003 | 84.64% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30.75% | -99.63% |
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| 52.04% | -99.38% |
US
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| 86.97% | -98.96% |
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| 7.84% | -99.91% |
US
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| 66.24% | -99.21% |
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 The Law Debenture Corporation p.l.c.'s operating margin
What is The Law Debenture Corporation p.l.c.'s operating margin?
The Law Debenture Corporation p.l.c.'s operating margin is 83.42%, as of Nov 2026.
What was The Law Debenture Corporation p.l.c.'s operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, The Law Debenture Corporation p.l.c.'s operating margin was 83.98%, compared with 58.72% in 2024.
How has The Law Debenture Corporation p.l.c.'s operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, The Law Debenture Corporation p.l.c.'s operating margin was highest in 2025 (83.98%) and lowest in 2022 (-72.20%).
How does The Law Debenture Corporation p.l.c.'s operating margin compare with similar companies?
The Law Debenture Corporation p.l.c.'s operating margin (83.42%) is higher than that of 4 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Investor AB (publ), with 86.97%.