Accenture plc (ACN)

Operating profit margin

		Aug 31, 2024	May 31, 2024	Feb 29, 2024	Nov 30, 2023	Aug 31, 2023	May 31, 2023	Feb 28, 2023	Nov 30, 2022	Aug 31, 2022	May 31, 2022	Feb 28, 2022	Nov 30, 2021	Aug 31, 2021	May 31, 2021	Feb 28, 2021	Nov 30, 2020	Aug 31, 2020	May 31, 2020	Feb 29, 2020	Nov 30, 2019
Operating income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	9,595,850	9,155,100	8,883,530	8,781,680	8,809,890	9,165,160	9,408,990	9,525,990	9,367,180	9,057,680	8,573,220	8,165,160	7,621,540	7,207,550	6,801,620	6,637,040	6,513,630	6,540,420	6,545,630	6,443,320
Revenue (ttm)	US$ in thousands	64,896,400	64,475,800	64,573,600	64,588,300	64,111,800	63,550,300	63,144,500	62,377,000	61,594,400	59,590,000	56,695,000	53,736,400	50,533,400	47,949,400	45,676,900	44,730,300	44,327,100	44,547,400	44,655,800	43,968,400
Operating profit margin		14.79%	14.20%	13.76%	13.60%	13.74%	14.42%	14.90%	15.27%	15.21%	15.20%	15.12%	15.19%	15.08%	15.03%	14.89%	14.84%	14.69%	14.68%	14.66%	14.65%

August 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $9,595,850K ÷ $64,896,400K
= 14.79%

The operating profit margin of Accenture plc has shown a relatively stable trend over the past few years, ranging from 13.60% to 15.27%. The company's operating profit margin dipped to its lowest point at 13.60% in November 2023 before showing a gradual improvement, reaching a peak of 15.27% in November 2022. Overall, the operating profit margin has generally remained above 14%, indicating efficient cost management and strong operational performance. Further analysis of the company's revenue and expenses structure would provide more insights into the factors influencing its operating profit margin over the given periods.