AAR Corp (AIR)
Operating profit margin
| May 31, 2025 | May 31, 2024 | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 185,200 | 129,200 | 133,900 | 106,900 | 85,200 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 2,780,500 | 2,318,900 | 1,990,500 | 1,820,000 | 1,652,300 |
| Operating profit margin | 6.66% | 5.57% | 6.73% | 5.87% | 5.16% |
May 31, 2025 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $185,200K ÷ $2,780,500K
= 6.66%
The operating profit margin of AAR Corp has exhibited fluctuations over the analyzed periods. On May 31, 2021, the operating profit margin stood at 5.16%, reflecting the company's profitability relative to its revenue at that time. This margin increased to 5.87% by May 31, 2022, indicating a modest improvement in operational efficiency or profit generation relative to sales. The trend continued with a more substantial rise to 6.73% as of May 31, 2023, demonstrating a favorable shift in operating performance. However, this upward momentum was not sustained, and the operating profit margin declined to 5.57% by May 31, 2024, suggesting potential challenges in controlling operating costs or changes in revenue composition. Subsequently, the margin recovered and increased to 6.66% as of May 31, 2025, nearing the previous peak observed in 2023. Overall, the operating profit margin has shown variability, with periods of growth punctuated by brief declines, indicating the company's responses to internal and external factors influencing its operational profitability.
Peer comparison
May 31, 2025