Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)
Operating profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 2,077,000 | 1,815,000 | 2,350,000 | 3,228,000 | 3,719,000 | 4,695,000 | 5,020,000 | 4,940,000 | 5,046,000 | 5,008,000 | 4,233,000 | 3,625,000 | 3,045,000 | 2,768,000 | 2,855,000 | 2,569,000 | 2,088,000 | 2,044,000 | 1,862,000 | 1,968,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 85,530,000 | 87,018,000 | 88,776,000 | 91,718,000 | 93,943,000 | 97,188,000 | 100,176,000 | 102,270,000 | 101,848,000 | 98,707,000 | 94,364,000 | 90,006,000 | 85,249,000 | 80,137,000 | 74,923,000 | 68,278,000 | 64,355,000 | 62,706,000 | 64,306,000 | 64,322,000 |
| Operating profit margin | 2.43% | 2.09% | 2.65% | 3.52% | 3.96% | 4.83% | 5.01% | 4.83% | 4.95% | 5.07% | 4.49% | 4.03% | 3.57% | 3.45% | 3.81% | 3.76% | 3.24% | 3.26% | 2.90% | 3.06% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $2,077,000K ÷ $85,530,000K
= 2.43%
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company's operating profit margin has shown fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The operating profit margin started at 3.06% in March 2020, decreased slightly to 2.90% in June 2020, and then increased to 3.26% in September 2020. This trend continued with minor fluctuations, reaching 3.57% in December 2021.
A more significant increase was observed in the operating profit margin from March 31, 2022, to June 30, 2022, where it rose from 4.03% to 4.49%. This positive trend continued, with the operating profit margin peaking at 5.07% on September 30, 2022.
However, the operating profit margin started to decline thereafter, dropping to 2.43% by December 31, 2024. The decrease continued into the following periods, with the operating profit margin further declining to 2.09% by September 30, 2024. This sudden decrease may indicate challenges or inefficiencies in the company's operations during this period.
Overall, the analysis of Archer-Daniels-Midland Company's operating profit margin highlights both positive and negative trends in profitability over the reviewed period, showcasing the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations and the potential impact of various internal and external factors on its financial performance.
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Dec 31, 2024