QinetiQ Group plc
Rank in Stocks
#4115
QinetiQ Group plc operates as a prominent science and engineering enterprise,... QinetiQ Group plc operates as a prominent science and engineering enterprise, primarily serving the defense, security, and infrastructure sectors across the United States, Australia, Europe, and other international markets. The company is structured into its EMEA Services and Global Products divisions. Its comprehensive offerings include a wide array of advanced technologies such as innovative materials, artificial intelligence, sophisticated analytics, advanced computing solutions, and cutting-edge cyber and electromagnetic capabilities. QinetiQ also specializes in human protection and performance systems, novel weapon concepts and effects, maritime platform design and evaluation, and energy solutions encompassing power sources, storage, and distribution. Further technological provisions include robotics and autonomous systems, secure communication and navigation tools, and advanced sensing, processing, and data fusion systems. Beyond technology development, QinetiQ provides critical services like rigorous testing and evaluation, specialized training and simulation, and cyber and digital resilience support. The company also supplies unmanned aerial, ground, and surface targets. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Farnborough, United Kingdom, QinetiQ caters to a diverse client base that spans defense, aviation and aerospace, energy and utility, financial services, government, law enforcement, marine, space, and telecommunications industries.
Share Price
$7.15
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$3.63B
Change (1 day)
4.32%
Change (1 year)
21.58%
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Operating Margin for QinetiQ Group plc (QQ)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 9.08%
According to QinetiQ Group plc's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 9.08%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of -4.69%.
Operating Margin history for QinetiQ Group plc from 2003 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 9.08% | -293.60% |
| 2025 | -4.69% | -146.57% |
| 2024 | 10.07% | 4.68% |
| 2023 | 9.62% | 11.09% |
| 2022 | 8.66% | -15.76% |
| 2021 | 10.28% | -6.12% |
| 2020 | 10.95% | -18.47% |
| 2019 | 13.43% | -6.48% |
| 2018 | 14.36% | -2.05% |
| 2017 | 14.66% | 3.90% |
| 2016 | 14.11% | -1.67% |
| 2015 | 14.35% | 613.93% |
| 2014 | 2.01% | -121.99% |
| 2013 | -9.14% | -137.00% |
| 2012 | 24.70% | 669.47% |
| 2011 | 3.21% | -305.77% |
| 2010 | -1.56% | -119.70% |
| 2009 | 7.92% | 41.68% |
| 2008 | 5.59% | -31.24% |
| 2007 | 8.13% | 23.00% |
| 2006 | 6.61% | 11.66% |
| 2005 | 5.92% | -19.35% |
| 2004 | 7.34% | 242.99% |
| 2003 | 2.14% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.01% | -100.22% |
US
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| 19.24% | -97.88% |
US
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| 11.77% | -98.70% |
US
|
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| 8.11% | -99.11% |
NL
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| 24.38% | -97.31% |
GB
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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 QinetiQ Group plc's operating margin
What is QinetiQ Group plc's operating margin?
QinetiQ Group plc's operating margin is 9.08%, as of Nov 2026.
What was QinetiQ Group plc's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, QinetiQ Group plc's operating margin was -4.69%, compared with 10.07% in 2024.
How has QinetiQ Group plc's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, QinetiQ Group plc's operating margin was highest in 2020 (10.95%) and lowest in 2025 (-4.69%).
How does QinetiQ Group plc's operating margin compare with similar companies?
QinetiQ Group plc's operating margin (9.08%) is higher than that of 2 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Rolls-Royce Holdings plc, with 24.38%.