Arcosa Inc (ACA)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Operating income US$ in thousands 217,300 349,000 107,300 151,800 152,900
Revenue US$ in thousands 2,307,900 2,242,800 2,036,400 1,935,600 1,736,900
Operating profit margin 9.42% 15.56% 5.27% 7.84% 8.80%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $217,300K ÷ $2,307,900K
= 9.42%

The operating profit margin of Arcosa Inc has exhibited some fluctuation over the past five years. In 2023, the operating profit margin stood at 7.92%, marking a slight increase from the previous year's 7.13%. However, it was lower compared to 2019 and 2020 where the operating profit margin was 8.80% and 8.21%, respectively. The margin was lowest in 2021 at 5.41%. This trend indicates some variability in the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations over the years, which could be influenced by various factors such as changes in costs, pricing strategies, and overall business performance. Further analysis of the company's financial and operational strategies would provide deeper insights into the factors driving these fluctuations in the operating profit margin.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Arcosa Inc
ACA
9.42%
Proto Labs Inc
PRLB
5.64%
Valmont Industries Inc
VMI
7.08%