Synlait Milk Limited
SML
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Synlait Milk Limited, alongside its associated entities, creates and markets a... Synlait Milk Limited, alongside its associated entities, creates and markets a diverse portfolio of dairy products, serving international territories including China, the wider Asian region, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, and its home base of New Zealand. The company's operations encompass the processing, packaging, and promotion of various milk-based goods, such as different types of cheese, butter, and powdered milk. Its comprehensive product line features fresh liquid milk, an array of powdered milk derivatives, specialized dietary formulas for infants and adults, and essential ingredients like skim milk powder and anhydrous milk fat. Additionally, it supplies advanced nutritional components, specifically lactoferrin. The firm was established in 2005 and is headquartered in Rakaia, New Zealand.
Share Price
$0.29021115
Last synced: 2026-11-10
Market Cap
$175.05M
Change (1 day)
-0.96%
Change (1 year)
-28.20%
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Category
Consumer Defensive
Operating Margin for Synlait Milk Limited (SML)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: -3.98%
According to Synlait Milk Limited's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is -3.98%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of -1.11%.
Operating Margin history for Synlait Milk Limited from 2013 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | -3.98% | 258.56% |
| 2025 | -1.11% | -78.94% |
| 2024 | -5.27% | -963.93% |
| 2023 | 0.61% | -81.57% |
| 2022 | 3.31% | -316.34% |
| 2021 | -1.53% | -116.17% |
| 2020 | 9.46% | -22.08% |
| 2019 | 12.14% | -4.93% |
| 2018 | 12.77% | 43.64% |
| 2017 | 8.89% | -21.19% |
| 2016 | 11.28% | 92.16% |
| 2015 | 5.87% | 8.91% |
| 2014 | 5.39% | -15.25% |
| 2013 | 6.36% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.06% | -103.53% |
CH
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| 11.72% | -102.94% |
FR
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| 5.67% | -101.42% |
BR
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| 9.43% | -102.37% |
CN
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| 26.85% | -106.75% |
CN
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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 Synlait Milk Limited's operating margin
What is Synlait Milk Limited's operating margin?
Synlait Milk Limited's operating margin is -3.98%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Synlait Milk Limited's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Synlait Milk Limited's operating margin was -1.11%, compared with -5.27% in 2024.
How has Synlait Milk Limited's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Synlait Milk Limited's operating margin was highest in 2020 (9.46%) and lowest in 2024 (-5.27%).
How does Synlait Milk Limited's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Synlait Milk Limited's operating margin (-3.98%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Foshan Haitian Flavouring and Food Company Ltd., with 26.85%.