Milestone Scientific Inc.
MLSS
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#25231
Milestone Scientific Inc. is dedicated to the innovation, refinement, and... Milestone Scientific Inc. is dedicated to the innovation, refinement, and global distribution of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic injection technologies and devices. These solutions cater to the medical, dental, and cosmetic industries, with a presence in the United States, China, and other international markets. The company's operations are divided into two main segments: Dental and Medical. Within its Dental division, key products include CompuDent and the STA Single Tooth Anesthesia System, both instrumental for delivering local anesthetics across all dental procedures. For broader applications, the firm offers CompuFlo, a sophisticated computer-controlled system capable of delivering drugs, anesthetics, and other medicaments comfortably and precisely, as well as aspirating bodily fluids or prior injections. Complementing this, a disposable injection handpiece provides precise tactile control during administration. In the Medical segment, Milestone Scientific introduces the CompuFlo Epidural, a computer-guided anesthesia system designed for a variety of medical applications. Additionally, their CompuMed system is utilized in numerous specialized procedures, including plastic surgery, hair restoration, colorectal surgery, podiatry, dermatology, and orthopedics, among others. Headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey, Milestone Scientific Inc. was established in 1989.
Share Price
$0.302
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$27.36M
Change (1 day)
0.00%
Change (1 year)
-18.60%
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Operating Margin for Milestone Scientific Inc. (MLSS)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: -43.56%
According to Milestone Scientific Inc.'s latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is -43.56%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of -63.48%.
Operating Margin history for Milestone Scientific Inc. from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | -43.56% | -31.38% |
| 2025 | -63.48% | -18.93% |
| 2024 | -78.30% | 8.28% |
| 2023 | -72.31% | -27.86% |
| 2022 | -100.24% | 40.00% |
| 2021 | -71.60% | -47.77% |
| 2020 | -137.08% | 187.08% |
| 2019 | -47.75% | -42.57% |
| 2018 | -83.14% | 79.18% |
| 2017 | -46.40% | -25.33% |
| 2016 | -62.14% | 92.98% |
| 2015 | -32.20% | 320.92% |
| 2014 | -7.65% | -170.51% |
| 2013 | 10.85% | -280.23% |
| 2012 | -6.02% | -58.77% |
| 2011 | -14.60% | 103.06% |
| 2010 | -7.19% | -70.78% |
| 2009 | -24.61% | -5.71% |
| 2008 | -26.10% | -48.52% |
| 2007 | -50.70% | -15.89% |
| 2006 | -60.28% | 19.44% |
| 2005 | -50.47% | -20.28% |
| 2004 | -63.31% | 45.17% |
| 2003 | -43.61% | 6.42% |
| 2002 | -40.98% | -47.58% |
| 2001 | -78.18% | -35.11% |
| 2000 | -120.48% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28.37% | -100.65% |
US
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| 12.36% | -100.28% |
FR
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| 9.83% | -100.23% |
US
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| 31.11% | -100.71% |
JP
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| 9.87% | -100.23% |
CH
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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 Milestone Scientific Inc.'s operating margin
What is Milestone Scientific Inc.'s operating margin?
Milestone Scientific Inc.'s operating margin is -43.56%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Milestone Scientific Inc.'s operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Milestone Scientific Inc.'s operating margin was -63.48%, compared with -78.30% in 2024.
How has Milestone Scientific Inc.'s operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Milestone Scientific Inc.'s operating margin was highest in 2025 (-63.48%) and lowest in 2020 (-137.08%).
How does Milestone Scientific Inc.'s operating margin compare with similar companies?
Milestone Scientific Inc.'s operating margin (-43.56%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is HOYA Corporation, with 31.11%.