International Meal Company Alimentação S.A.
MEAL3
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#23759
International Meal Company Alimentação S.A. (IMC), along with its various... International Meal Company Alimentação S.A. (IMC), along with its various subsidiaries, is a significant food and beverage service provider, managing an extensive network of restaurants, bars, and cafes. The company operates across Brazil, Panama, Colombia, and the United States, segmenting its business primarily through shopping malls, airports, highways, and its dedicated U.S. market presence. Beyond its direct consumer offerings, IMC also supplies meals to airline companies, oversees food courts and dining establishments situated along major roadways, and engages in fuel sales. Furthermore, it offers services to franchisees of well-known brands such as KFC and Pizza Hut, and leases out commercial spaces within its owned facilities for promotional and business purposes. IMC's diverse brand portfolio includes Frango Assado, Viena, Brunella, Olive Garden, Margaritaville, KFC, Pizza Hut, Sports Drinks 'N' Snacks, Espresso Mineiro, Grab 'N' Fly, Black Coffee, Eat & Co, J&C DELÍCIAS, Batata Inglesa, and RA Catering. The company was established in 1965 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.
Share Price
$0.13611853
Last synced: 2026-11-10
Market Cap
$39.02M
Change (1 day)
0.00%
Change (1 year)
-44.37%
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Operating Margin for International Meal Company Alimentação S.A. (MEAL3)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 2.97%
According to International Meal Company Alimentação S.A.'s latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 2.97%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 1.67%.
Operating Margin history for International Meal Company Alimentação S.A. from 2009 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 2.97% | 77.84% |
| 2025 | 1.67% | -479.55% |
| 2024 | -0.44% | -132.12% |
| 2023 | 1.37% | -41.70% |
| 2022 | 2.35% | 102.59% |
| 2021 | 1.16% | -106.62% |
| 2020 | -17.51% | -538.85% |
| 2019 | 3.99% | 67.65% |
| 2018 | 2.38% | -3.64% |
| 2017 | 2.47% | 1,546.67% |
| 2016 | 0.15% | -105.42% |
| 2015 | -2.77% | -184.97% |
| 2014 | 3.26% | 2.52% |
| 2013 | 3.18% | -33.05% |
| 2012 | 4.75% | -12.68% |
| 2011 | 5.44% | -37.83% |
| 2010 | 8.75% | 0.00% |
| 2009 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46.22% | -84.44% |
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| 9.65% | -96.75% |
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| 14.49% | -95.12% |
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| 30.99% | -89.57% |
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| 27.14% | -90.86% |
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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 International Meal Company Alimentação S.A.'s operating margin
What is International Meal Company Alimentação S.A.'s operating margin?
International Meal Company Alimentação S.A.'s operating margin is 2.97%, as of Nov 2026.
What was International Meal Company Alimentação S.A.'s operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, International Meal Company Alimentação S.A.'s operating margin was 1.67%, compared with -0.44% in 2024.
How has International Meal Company Alimentação S.A.'s operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, International Meal Company Alimentação S.A.'s operating margin was highest in 2022 (2.35%) and lowest in 2020 (-17.51%).
How does International Meal Company Alimentação S.A.'s operating margin compare with similar companies?
International Meal Company Alimentação S.A.'s operating margin (2.97%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is McDonald's Corporation, with 46.22%.