Operating Margin - BRF SA (NYSE:BRFS)

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Price: 3.38 USD -11.52%

Market Cap: 5.7B USD

11.3%

Current

Average

5.6%

Industry

Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.

Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.

Operating Margin

11.3%

Operating Profit

7.2B

Revenue

63.9B

Operating Margin Across Competitors

Country		Company	Market Cap	Operating Margin
BR		BRF SA BOVESPA:BRFS3	28.8B BRL	11%
JP	G	Goyo Foods Industry Co Ltd TSE:2230	53.2T JPY	8%
CH		Nestle SA SIX:NESN	198.8B CHF	17%
US		Mondelez International Inc NASDAQ:MDLZ	70.3B USD	12%
FR		Danone SA PAR:BN	50B EUR	13%
ZA	T	Tiger Brands Ltd JSE:TBS	57.6B Zac	11%
US		Hershey Co NYSE:HSY	38.4B USD	17%
CN		Muyuan Foods Co Ltd SZSE:002714	268.7B CNY	17%
ZA	A	Avi Ltd JSE:AVI	34.1B Zac	22%
CH		Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG SIX:LISN	27.1B CHF	15%
CN		Foshan Haitian Flavouring and Food Co Ltd SSE:603288	221.1B CNY	27%

BRF SA
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Market Cap

5.4B USD

Industry

Food Products

BRF SA, a powerhouse in the global food industry, is a Brazilian multinational company that has cultivated a robust presence in the production and distribution of fresh and processed foods. Founded through the merger of notable Brazilian food companies Sadia and Perdigão, BRF's core business revolves around poultry, pork, and processed food products. It operates across the entire supply chain, from animal feed production, farming, and meat processing to branding and retail marketing. The company's integration strategy allows it to maintain stringent control over quality and cost, ensuring efficiency and meeting consumer demand with precision. Through innovation, BRF constantly looks for ways to diversify its product portfolio, focusing on both traditional and value-added products that cater to a wide array of tastes and dietary preferences worldwide. In the bustling global marketplace, BRF carves its niche by leveraging Brazil’s rich agricultural resources and strategic geographic location, facilitating smoother export channels. The company has a significant stake in not just the Brazilian market but extends its reach globally, with a firm foothold in numerous international markets across the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Revenue streams are bolstered by the combination of its robust domestic operations and its strategic international partnerships, including joint ventures that enhance distribution capabilities. As a global entity, BRF consistently invests in research and development to adapt to the ever-evolving consumer preferences, ensuring that sustainability and innovation remain at the forefront of its operational ethos. This adaptability and resourcefulness underpin BRF's enduring success in the competitive global food sector.

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BRF SA
NYSE:BRFS