Scales Corporation Limited
SCL
Rank in Stocks
#11745
Scales Corporation Limited engages in manufacturing and trading of food... Scales Corporation Limited engages in manufacturing and trading of food ingredients in New Zealand, Asia, Europe, North America, and internationally. It operates through Global Proteins, Horticulture, Logistics, and Other segments. The company processes and markets proteins, such as pet food ingredients, edible meat, and offal products; and orchards, fruit packing, and juice concentrate. In addition, it provides sea and air freight, and logistics services. Further, the company provides insurance services; and operates cold storage. Scales Corporation Limited was founded in 1897 and is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Share Price
$3.63
Last synced: 2026-11-10
Market Cap
$532.77M
Change (1 day)
-1.07%
Change (1 year)
7.89%
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Category
Consumer Defensive
Operating Margin for Scales Corporation Limited (SCL)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 8.32%
According to Scales Corporation Limited's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 8.32%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 10.75%.
Operating Margin history for Scales Corporation Limited from 2012 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 8.32% | -22.60% |
| 2025 | 10.75% | -5.95% |
| 2024 | 11.43% | 14.19% |
| 2023 | 10.01% | 14.01% |
| 2022 | 8.78% | -33.89% |
| 2021 | 13.28% | 49.21% |
| 2020 | 8.90% | -31.59% |
| 2019 | 13.01% | 21.25% |
| 2018 | 10.73% | -10.13% |
| 2017 | 11.94% | -22.01% |
| 2016 | 15.31% | -17.73% |
| 2015 | 18.61% | 60.02% |
| 2014 | 11.63% | -2.51% |
| 2013 | 11.93% | 34.80% |
| 2012 | 8.85% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| -3.71% | -100.45% |
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| 2.46% | -99.70% |
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| 2.26% | -99.73% |
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| 2.58% | -99.69% |
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| -4.33% | -100.52% |
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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 Scales Corporation Limited's operating margin
What is Scales Corporation Limited's operating margin?
Scales Corporation Limited's operating margin is 8.32%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Scales Corporation Limited's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Scales Corporation Limited's operating margin was 10.75%, compared with 11.43% in 2024.
How has Scales Corporation Limited's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Scales Corporation Limited's operating margin was highest in 2021 (13.28%) and lowest in 2022 (8.78%).
How does Scales Corporation Limited's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Scales Corporation Limited's operating margin (8.32%) is higher than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Bunge Global S.A., with 2.58%.