Sims Limited
SGM
Rank in Stocks
#4889
Sims Limited specializes in the global acquisition, processing, and sale of... Sims Limited specializes in the global acquisition, processing, and sale of both ferrous (iron-based) and non-ferrous recycled metals. Its extensive operations span across key regions including Australia, the United States, China, Turkey, Bangladesh, and other international markets. The company is structured into six distinct segments: North America Metals, Investment in SA Recycling, Australia/New Zealand Metals, UK Metals, Global Trading, and Sims Lifecycle Services. Sims' core activities involve the collection, processing, and worldwide trading of secondary raw materials such as iron and steel, in addition to various non-ferrous alloys and residues, prominently including aluminum, lead, copper, zinc, and nickel-bearing materials. Beyond metals, Sims Limited provides environmentally responsible solutions for managing post-consumer electronic products. This includes the recycling of information technology assets for commercial clients and the sustainable disposal of other electrical and electronic equipment, often referred to as e-waste. Further diversifying its offerings, the company also engages in services like the recycling of municipal curbside materials and stevedoring. Established in 1917, Sims Limited maintains its headquarters in Mascot, Australia.
Share Price
$14.34
Last synced: 2026-11-10
Market Cap
$2.77B
Change (1 day)
0.24%
Change (1 year)
40.83%
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Operating Margin for Sims Limited (SGM)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 3.75%
According to Sims Limited's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 3.75%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of -0.05%.
Operating Margin history for Sims Limited from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 3.75% | -7,600.00% |
| 2025 | -0.05% | -96.95% |
| 2024 | -1.64% | 1,266.67% |
| 2023 | -0.12% | -103.44% |
| 2022 | 3.49% | 86.63% |
| 2021 | 1.87% | -136.96% |
| 2020 | -5.06% | -339.81% |
| 2019 | 2.11% | -82.61% |
| 2018 | 12.13% | -8.11% |
| 2017 | 13.20% | -885.71% |
| 2016 | -1.68% | -238.84% |
| 2015 | 1.21% | -490.32% |
| 2014 | -0.31% | -84.58% |
| 2013 | -2.01% | -1,356.25% |
| 2012 | 0.16% | -93.75% |
| 2011 | 2.56% | 15.32% |
| 2010 | 2.22% | -2,320.00% |
| 2009 | -0.10% | -101.36% |
| 2008 | 7.37% | 4.39% |
| 2007 | 7.06% | -10.75% |
| 2006 | 7.91% | -15.31% |
| 2005 | 9.34% | 8.86% |
| 2004 | 8.58% | 60.67% |
| 2003 | 5.34% | -62.76% |
| 2002 | 14.34% | -85.23% |
| 2001 | 97.08% | 0.00% |
| 2000 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.25% | -96.47% |
US
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| 4.26% | -98.86% |
LU
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| 13.00% | -96.53% |
IN
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| 12.02% | -96.79% |
US
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| 19.95% | -94.68% |
IN
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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 Sims Limited's operating margin
What is Sims Limited's operating margin?
Sims Limited's operating margin is 3.75%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Sims Limited's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Sims Limited's operating margin was -0.05%, compared with -1.64% in 2024.
How has Sims Limited's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Sims Limited's operating margin was highest in 2022 (3.49%) and lowest in 2020 (-5.06%).
How does Sims Limited's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Sims Limited's operating margin (3.75%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Tata Steel Limited, with 19.95%.