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Operating Margin

Also Known As: EBITDA Margin

A measure of a company's operating profit as a percentage of its revenue. Knowing the EBITDA margin allows for a comparison of one company's real performance to others in its industry. EBITDA margin is calculated by dividing EBITDA by revenue.

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