O`Reilly Automotive (ORLY) has a profit margin of 14.3%, above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 9.32%.
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O`Reilly Automotive (ORLY) currently reports a profit margin of 14.3% as of March 2026. That compares with 14.1% in the prior-year period — up 1.5% year over year. That is above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 9.32%. Use the charts on this page to explore O`Reilly Automotive's profit margin history and peer comparisons.
O`Reilly Automotive's profit margin increased from 14.1% to 14.3% — a 1.5% year-over-year increase (period ending March 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.
O`Reilly Automotive's profit margin of 14.3% is higher than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 9.32%. That is roughly 53.5% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.
There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but O`Reilly Automotive's current 14.3% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 9.32%) and against ORLY's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.
Start with the current profit margin of 14.3%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 9.32%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for O`Reilly Automotive, and consider following ORLY for alerts when major investors trade the stock.