Whitbread plc
WTB
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#2853
Whitbread plc is a prominent hospitality firm managing a portfolio of hotels... Whitbread plc is a prominent hospitality firm managing a portfolio of hotels and restaurants across the United Kingdom, Germany, and other international markets. The company's hotel division encompasses approximately 841 hotels boasting 82,286 rooms in the UK, 10 hotels situated in the Middle East, and 35 hotels with 5,875 rooms located in Germany, all operating under the Premier Inn, ZIP by Premier Inn, and hub by Premier Inn brands. Furthermore, Whitbread plc oversees 439 restaurant establishments throughout the United Kingdom, which include popular brands such as Brewers Fayre, Beefeater, Whitbread Inns, Cookhouse & Pub, Bar+Block Steakhouse, Thyme, and Table Table. This long-standing company was founded in 1742 and maintains its headquarters in Dunstable, UK.
Share Price
$37.14
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$6.22B
Change (1 day)
-1.68%
Change (1 year)
-1.71%
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Operating Margin for Whitbread plc (WTB)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 20.97%
According to Whitbread plc's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 20.97%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 17.59%.
Operating Margin history for Whitbread plc from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 20.97% | 19.22% |
| 2025 | 17.59% | -7.81% |
| 2024 | 19.08% | -5.87% |
| 2023 | 20.27% | 903.47% |
| 2022 | 2.02% | -101.91% |
| 2021 | -105.72% | -537.58% |
| 2020 | 24.16% | 16.04% |
| 2019 | 20.82% | -7.51% |
| 2018 | 22.51% | 21.35% |
| 2017 | 18.55% | -0.27% |
| 2016 | 18.60% | 1.69% |
| 2015 | 18.29% | 7.21% |
| 2014 | 17.06% | -10.54% |
| 2013 | 19.07% | -1.95% |
| 2012 | 19.45% | 1.04% |
| 2011 | 19.25% | 10.13% |
| 2010 | 17.48% | 2.70% |
| 2009 | 17.02% | 18.36% |
| 2008 | 14.38% | -5.70% |
| 2007 | 15.25% | 20.94% |
| 2006 | 12.61% | -11.51% |
| 2005 | 14.25% | 7.71% |
| 2004 | 13.23% | 0.08% |
| 2003 | 13.22% | 248.81% |
| 2002 | 3.79% | -75.53% |
| 2001 | 15.49% | 32.39% |
| 2000 | 11.70% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15.80% | -99.25% |
US
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| 24.01% | -98.86% |
US
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| 30.72% | -98.54% |
GB
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| 8.50% | -99.59% |
US
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| 27.96% | -98.67% |
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 Whitbread plc's operating margin
What is Whitbread plc's operating margin?
Whitbread plc's operating margin is 20.97%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Whitbread plc's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Whitbread plc's operating margin was 17.59%, compared with 19.08% in 2024.
How has Whitbread plc's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Whitbread plc's operating margin was highest in 2020 (24.16%) and lowest in 2021 (-105.72%).
How does Whitbread plc's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Whitbread plc's operating margin (20.97%) is higher than that of 2 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is InterContinental Hotels Group PLC, with 30.72%.