The AES Corporation (AES)
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 | 191,000 | -418,000 | -269,000 | -171,000 | -87,000 | 379,000 | 762,000 | 805,000 | 764,000 | 1,537,000 | 1,436,000 | 1,237,000 | 915,000 | 1,262,000 | 428,000 | 1,102,000 | 1,422,000 | 1,076,000 | 1,881,000 | 1,722,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 12,278,000 | 12,284,000 | 12,429,000 | 12,514,000 | 12,668,000 | 12,760,000 | 12,953,000 | 13,004,000 | 12,617,000 | 12,327,000 | 11,736,000 | 11,358,000 | 11,141,000 | 10,931,000 | 10,440,000 | 9,957,000 | 9,660,000 | 9,531,000 | 9,611,000 | 9,877,000 |
| Operating profit margin | 1.56% | -3.40% | -2.16% | -1.37% | -0.69% | 2.97% | 5.88% | 6.19% | 6.06% | 12.47% | 12.24% | 10.89% | 8.21% | 11.55% | 4.10% | 11.07% | 14.72% | 11.29% | 19.57% | 17.43% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $191,000K ÷ $12,278,000K
= 1.56%
The operating profit margin of The AES Corporation has fluctuated over the years, ranging from as high as 19.57% in June 2020 to as low as -3.40% in September 2024. Generally, the company experienced a gradual decline in its operating profit margins from mid-2021 onwards, with intermittent periods of slight recovery. This downward trend may indicate challenges in controlling operating expenses relative to revenue generation. The negative operating profit margins observed in the latter part of the data period suggest potential operational inefficiencies or cost pressures impacting the company's profitability. Further analysis and contextual information would be necessary to understand the specific factors contributing to these fluctuations and inform strategies for improving the company's operational performance.