The Scottish American Investment Company PLC
SAIN
Rank in Stocks
#8357
The Scottish American Investment Company PLC operates as a closed-ended... The Scottish American Investment Company PLC operates as a closed-ended investment trust, primarily investing in global equities. It is managed by Baillie Gifford & Co Ltd, with OLIM Property Limited providing co-management services. The fund strategically allocates capital across public stock markets worldwide, seeking out dividend-paying growth companies spanning diverse sectors. Its performance is evaluated against a custom benchmark, which combines 50% of the FTSE All-Share Index with 50% of the FTSE All-World Ex UK Index. This long-established entity was founded in 1873 and is domiciled in the United Kingdom.
Share Price
$7.55
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$1.08B
Change (1 day)
1.68%
Change (1 year)
13.51%
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Operating Margin for The Scottish American Investment Company PLC (SAIN)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 90.95%
According to The Scottish American Investment Company PLC's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 90.95%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 81.55%.
Operating Margin history for The Scottish American Investment Company PLC from 2003 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 90.95% | 11.53% |
| 2025 | 81.55% | 28.51% |
| 2024 | 63.46% | -69.14% |
| 2023 | 205.65% | -257.31% |
| 2022 | -130.73% | -238.71% |
| 2021 | 94.25% | -78.18% |
| 2020 | 431.85% | 336.79% |
| 2019 | 98.87% | 43.58% |
| 2018 | 68.86% | -35.20% |
| 2017 | 106.27% | 1.50% |
| 2016 | 104.70% | -15.68% |
| 2015 | 124.17% | -6.58% |
| 2014 | 132.92% | 18.78% |
| 2013 | 111.90% | -1.67% |
| 2012 | 113.80% | 37.61% |
| 2011 | 82.70% | -21.83% |
| 2010 | 105.80% | -0.11% |
| 2009 | 105.92% | 9.35% |
| 2008 | 96.86% | -30.03% |
| 2007 | 138.43% | 26.11% |
| 2006 | 109.77% | 3.21% |
| 2005 | 106.36% | 37.65% |
| 2004 | 77.27% | -9.41% |
| 2003 | 85.30% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30.75% | -99.66% |
US
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| 52.04% | -99.43% |
US
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| 86.97% | -99.04% |
SE
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| 7.84% | -99.91% |
US
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| 66.24% | -99.27% |
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 Scottish American Investment Company PLC's operating margin
What is The Scottish American Investment Company PLC's operating margin?
The Scottish American Investment Company PLC's operating margin is 90.95%, as of Nov 2026.
What was The Scottish American Investment Company PLC's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, The Scottish American Investment Company PLC's operating margin was 81.55%, compared with 63.46% in 2024.
How has The Scottish American Investment Company PLC's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, The Scottish American Investment Company PLC's operating margin was highest in 2020 (431.85%) and lowest in 2022 (-130.73%).
How does The Scottish American Investment Company PLC's operating margin compare with similar companies?
The Scottish American Investment Company PLC's operating margin (90.95%) is higher than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Investor AB (publ), with 86.97%.