
Flowers Foods Inc
NYSE:FLO

Operating Margin
Flowers Foods Inc
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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Flowers Foods Inc
NYSE:FLO
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3.9B USD |
7%
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JP |
G
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Goyo Foods Industry Co Ltd
TSE:2230
|
53.2T JPY |
8%
|
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CH |
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Nestle SA
SIX:NESN
|
214.4B CHF |
17%
|
|
US |
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Mondelez International Inc
NASDAQ:MDLZ
|
86B USD |
18%
|
|
FR |
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Danone SA
PAR:BN
|
44.5B EUR |
13%
|
|
ZA |
T
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Tiger Brands Ltd
JSE:TBS
|
40.7B Zac |
8%
|
|
US |
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Kraft Heinz Co
NASDAQ:KHC
|
34.1B USD |
21%
|
|
US |
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Hershey Co
NYSE:HSY
|
32.9B USD |
26%
|
|
US |
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General Mills Inc
NYSE:GIS
|
32.1B USD |
18%
|
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CN |
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Muyuan Foods Co Ltd
SZSE:002714
|
220.5B CNY |
10%
|
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CN |
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Foshan Haitian Flavouring and Food Co Ltd
SSE:603288
|
223.4B CNY |
25%
|
Flowers Foods Inc
Glance View
Amid the textured landscape of America's food production industry, Flowers Foods Inc. has carved a distinctive niche. Founded in 1919 and headquartered in Thomasville, Georgia, the company has grown from a regional family-owned bakery to a prominent player on the national stage. Flowers Foods operates primarily in the realm of packaged baked goods, renowned for its popular brands such as Nature’s Own, Wonder Bread, and Dave’s Killer Bread. Through strategic acquisitions and brand innovation, Flowers Foods has steadily expanded its market presence, enabling shelves across the United States to feature its diverse range of products. This strategic focus allows them to reach multiple consumer demographics, from health-conscious individuals to those drawn to classic, nostalgic bread products. At the heart of Flowers Foods' operations is an efficient production and distribution network that plays a pivotal role in its profitability. The company operates more than 40 bakeries, each with the capacity to produce millions of loaves, rolls, and snack cakes annually. By leveraging this expansive infrastructure, Flowers Foods optimizes its supply chain, combining scale and agility to ensure consistent product availability. Revenue flows primarily from wholesale distribution to grocery chains and foodservice accounts, augmented by direct-store delivery (DSD), which offers higher efficiency and lower logistics costs. This operational model not only secures deep penetration in established markets but also allows the company to respond swiftly to shifting consumer preferences, thereby securing its role as a mainstay in American households and continuing its history of financial growth.

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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 Flowers Foods Inc's most recent financial statements, the company has Operating Margin of 7.4%.