Sanlam Limited
SLM
Rank in Stocks
#1861
Sanlam Limited offers a comprehensive suite of financial services catering to... Sanlam Limited offers a comprehensive suite of financial services catering to individuals, businesses, and institutional clients across South Africa, the wider African continent, and international markets. The company operates through its key segments: Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Sanlam Investment Group, and Santam. Its extensive product range encompasses various insurance types, including life, disability, critical illness, income protection, funeral, credit life, health, medical, short-term, commercial, and group risk benefits, along with reinsurance. Sanlam also provides financial planning, retirement solutions, investment products, wealth management, and specialized insurance for professionals and graduates. Additionally, it facilitates personal and home loans, and issues credit cards. For small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and self-employed professionals, the company extends services such as payment and debit card processing, corporate credit, debt and equity structuring, business advisory, risk management, and employee health and retirement plans. Founded in 1918, Sanlam Limited is headquartered in Bellville, South Africa.
Share Price
$5.43
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$11.33B
Change (1 day)
1.53%
Change (1 year)
1.12%
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Operating Margin for Sanlam Limited (SLM)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 11.11%
According to Sanlam Limited's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 11.11%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 9.13%.
Operating Margin history for Sanlam Limited from 2002 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 11.11% | 21.69% |
| 2025 | 9.13% | -29.50% |
| 2024 | 12.95% | 38.21% |
| 2023 | 9.37% | -25.34% |
| 2022 | 12.55% | 67.78% |
| 2021 | 7.48% | -43.50% |
| 2020 | 13.24% | 65.71% |
| 2019 | 7.99% | -62.96% |
| 2018 | 21.57% | 52.98% |
| 2017 | 14.10% | -7.36% |
| 2016 | 15.22% | -6.68% |
| 2015 | 16.31% | 16.67% |
| 2014 | 13.98% | 16.99% |
| 2013 | 11.95% | 8.14% |
| 2012 | 11.05% | -32.70% |
| 2011 | 16.42% | 15.31% |
| 2010 | 14.24% | 19.26% |
| 2009 | 11.94% | -33.89% |
| 2008 | 18.06% | 6.86% |
| 2007 | 16.90% | 5.89% |
| 2006 | 15.96% | -28.27% |
| 2005 | 22.25% | 7.02% |
| 2004 | 20.79% | 624.39% |
| 2003 | 2.87% | -99.22% |
| 2002 | 368.66% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.90% | -98.93% |
CN
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| 27.70% | -97.51% |
HK
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| 14.46% | -98.70% |
CA
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| 6.19% | -99.44% |
US
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| 23.31% | -97.90% |
TW
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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 Sanlam Limited's operating margin
What is Sanlam Limited's operating margin?
Sanlam Limited's operating margin is 11.11%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Sanlam Limited's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Sanlam Limited's operating margin was 9.13%, compared with 12.95% in 2024.
How has Sanlam Limited's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Sanlam Limited's operating margin was highest in 2020 (13.24%) and lowest in 2021 (7.48%).
How does Sanlam Limited's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Sanlam Limited's operating margin (11.11%) is higher than that of 1 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is AIA Group Limited, with 27.70%.