Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc
ONT
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#4882
Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc, founded in 2005 and originally known as... Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc, founded in 2005 and originally known as Oxford NanoLabs Limited before its name change in May 2008, is a United Kingdom-based enterprise that specializes in developing and commercializing an innovative system for analyzing diverse molecular structures through nanopore-based sensing. Its product range features a variety of devices, including the portable MinION for sequencing deoxyribonucleic acid and ribonucleic acid, and the MinION Mk1C, which integrates basecalling, data analysis, touchscreen controls, and wireless connectivity. For benchtop operations, the company offers the GridION, capable of running and analyzing up to five MinION or Flongle flow cells, as well as the GridION Mk1 nanopore sequencer. High-yield sequencing is made accessible with the PromethION 2 Solo and PromethION 2, while the PromethION 24 and PromethION 48 provide benchtop nanopore sequencers for multiple users to achieve multi-sample and multi-experiment results. Further complementing these devices are Flongle, an adapter for MinION or GridION units, and VolTRAX, a USB-powered tool designed to automate laboratory processes preceding nanopore sequencing. The company also provides a suite of software solutions: MinKNOW facilitates data acquisition, real-time analysis and feedback, local basecalling, and data streaming; specialized Basecalling tools pinpoint the identity and sequence of bases on DNA/RNA molecules; EPI2ME is a cloud-based platform for comprehensive, real-time analysis of nanopore data; and EPI2ME Labs offers bioinformatics support to help users refine their skills and confidence in analyzing their sequencing data. Additionally, Oxford Nanopore Technologies is actively developing new products such as MinION Mk1D, Ubi, Plongle, and SmidgION. All of its products are available for purchase online.
Share Price
$2.83
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$2.77B
Change (1 day)
2.84%
Change (1 year)
58.01%
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Operating Margin for Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc (ONT)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: -54.55%
According to Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is -54.55%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of -69.36%.
Operating Margin history for Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc from 2012 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | -54.55% | -21.35% |
| 2025 | -69.36% | -16.59% |
| 2024 | -83.16% | -16.32% |
| 2023 | -99.38% | 100.40% |
| 2022 | -49.59% | -59.72% |
| 2021 | -123.10% | 91.83% |
| 2020 | -64.17% | -58.70% |
| 2019 | -155.38% | -18.73% |
| 2018 | -191.19% | -59.99% |
| 2017 | -477.89% | -66.68% |
| 2016 | -1,434.29% | -75.80% |
| 2015 | -5,927.08% | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 0.00% | -100.00% |
| 2012 | -15,694.40% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38.59% | -100.71% |
US
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| -149.01% | -97.27% |
US
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| 25.57% | -100.47% |
AU
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| 31.23% | -100.57% |
BE
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| 29.35% | -100.54% |
NL
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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 Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc's operating margin
What is Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc's operating margin?
Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc's operating margin is -54.55%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc's operating margin was -69.36%, compared with -83.16% in 2024.
How has Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc's operating margin was highest in 2022 (-49.59%) and lowest in 2021 (-123.10%).
How does Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc's operating margin (-54.55%) is higher than that of 1 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, with 38.59%.