Wesfarmers Limited
WES
Rank in Stocks
#382
Wesfarmers Limited is a diversified conglomerate operating retail and... Wesfarmers Limited is a diversified conglomerate operating retail and industrial businesses across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and globally. Its extensive retail footprint includes Bunnings, offering building materials, home and garden improvements, and outdoor living essentials. The company also retails apparel and general merchandise, such as toys, leisure items, entertainment products, home goods, and consumables. Through its 168 Officeworks locations, it supplies office products and solutions, spanning stationery, technology, furniture, art supplies, and educational resources, complemented by print, creation, and technical support services. These technical services also encompass hardware and software repairs, system security, networking solutions, virus prevention and removal, and data backup and recovery. Beyond retail, Wesfarmers is a significant player in the chemicals and industrial sector. It manufactures and supplies a range of industrial chemicals, including ammonia, ammonium nitrate, and sodium cyanide, along with polyvinyl chloride resins and wood-plastic composite products. The company also handles the import and distribution of various fertilizers, specifically those based on phosphate, nitrogen, and potassium. Additionally, it is involved in the production and distribution of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Its industrial services division supplies and distributes maintenance, repair, and operating products, as well as industrial safety solutions. This includes manufacturing and marketing industrial, medical, and specialty gases; providing tools, safety gear, personal protective equipment (PPE), electrical components, workwear, and general industrial supplies. Furthermore, the company offers risk management, compliance services, specialized footwear, uniforms, engineering supplies, and packaging solutions. In the health and wellness sector, Wesfarmers provides a variety of health, beauty, and wellbeing products, alongside clinical cosmetic and skincare treatments. It also facilitates retail support services, distributes pharmaceutical goods, and manages an online marketplace and data-sharing platform. Wesfarmers Limited was established in 1914 and is headquartered in Perth, Australia.
Share Price
$55.78
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$63.33B
Change (1 day)
0.11%
Change (1 year)
-3.39%
Country
AU
Trade Wesfarmers Limited (WES)
Category
Consumer Cyclical
Operating Margin for Wesfarmers Limited (WES)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 8.68%
According to Wesfarmers Limited latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 8.68%. At the end of 2024 the company had an Operating Margin of 8.42%.
Operating Margin history for Wesfarmers Limited from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 8.68% | 3.46% |
| 2025 | 8.39% | -0.36% |
| 2024 | 8.42% | -4.43% |
| 2023 | 8.81% | -3.93% |
| 2022 | 9.17% | -14.22% |
| 2021 | 10.69% | 22.03% |
| 2020 | 8.76% | -2.45% |
| 2019 | 8.98% | -5.57% |
| 2018 | 9.51% | 62.84% |
| 2017 | 5.84% | 21.67% |
| 2016 | 4.80% | -11.60% |
| 2015 | 5.43% | 1.50% |
| 2014 | 5.35% | -3.25% |
| 2013 | 5.53% | -7.21% |
| 2012 | 5.96% | 13.74% |
| 2011 | 5.24% | 5.86% |
| 2010 | 4.95% | -7.13% |
| 2009 | 5.33% | -12.05% |
| 2008 | 6.06% | -51.33% |
| 2007 | 12.45% | -13.36% |
| 2006 | 14.37% | 44.57% |
| 2005 | 9.94% | 39.02% |
| 2004 | 7.15% | 99.16% |
| 2003 | 3.59% | -12.01% |
| 2002 | 4.08% | -205.43% |
| 2001 | -3.87% | 0.00% |
| 2000 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.43% | -98.57% |
US
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| 11.38% | -98.69% |
US
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| 6.14% | -99.29% |
US
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| 26.69% | -96.93% |
MY
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| 0.00% | - |
TH
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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.