
Charles Schwab Corp
NYSE:SCHW

Operating Margin
Charles Schwab Corp
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 Across Competitors
Country | Company | Market Cap |
Operating Margin |
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US |
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Charles Schwab Corp
NYSE:SCHW
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160.1B USD |
32%
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US |
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Morgan Stanley
NYSE:MS
|
203.8B USD |
17%
|
|
US |
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Goldman Sachs Group Inc
NYSE:GS
|
185.9B USD |
15%
|
|
EG |
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EFG Hermes Holdings SAE
LSE:EFGD
|
167.9B USD |
0%
|
|
US |
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Interactive Brokers Group Inc
NASDAQ:IBKR
|
87.8B USD |
41%
|
|
US |
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Robinhood Markets Inc
NASDAQ:HOOD
|
57.3B USD |
39%
|
|
CN |
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CITIC Securities Co Ltd
SSE:600030
|
385.2B CNY |
43%
|
|
CN |
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Guotai Junan Securities Co Ltd
SSE:601211
|
311B CNY |
40%
|
|
US |
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Raymond James Financial Inc
NYSE:RJF
|
30B USD |
18%
|
|
US |
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LPL Financial Holdings Inc
NASDAQ:LPLA
|
28.2B USD |
14%
|
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CN |
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China Securities Co Ltd
SSE:601066
|
181.6B CNY |
45%
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Charles Schwab Corp
Glance View
Once upon a time in the world of finance, Charles Schwab Corp. emerged as a pioneering force, transforming the landscape of investment and brokerage services. Founded in 1971 by Charles R. Schwab, the company started its journey with a radical mission: to democratize the world of trading by making it more accessible to the average investor. Over the decades, Schwab grew from a small brokerage shell into a financial giant, becoming synonymous with low-cost, customer-centered services. Its flagship offering—commission-free stock trades—was revolutionary, challenging traditional brokerage models and capturing the imaginations of self-directed investors. This shift not only revolutionized retail investing but also pressured the wider industry to lower its trading fees. How does Charles Schwab make money in this fiercely competitive environment? While many think of Schwab simply as a brokerage firm, its business model is much broader. At its core, Schwab earns revenue through a blend of asset-based fees, banking services, and interest revenues. It offers a variety of financial products, including mutual funds, ETFs, and advisory services, from which it garners management fees based on the assets under management (AUM). Furthermore, Schwab functions as a bank, generating profits through the spread between the interest earned on its investments and the interest paid on deposits. By expertly weaving together these revenue streams, Schwab has maintained its reputation as an agile financial powerhouse that adapts to market changes while holding tight to its original vision of empowering investors.

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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.
Based on Charles Schwab Corp's most recent financial statements, the company has Operating Margin of 31.9%.