Air Lease Corporation (AL)
Operating profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 347,324 | 567,619 | -1,067,100 | 415,737 | 550,994 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 2,733,660 | 2,684,980 | 2,317,300 | 2,088,390 | 2,015,440 |
| Operating profit margin | 12.71% | 21.14% | -46.05% | 19.91% | 27.34% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $347,324K ÷ $2,733,660K
= 12.71%
The operating profit margin of Air Lease Corporation has shown fluctuations over the years. In December 2020, the operating profit margin stood at a healthy 27.34%, indicating that the company was efficiently managing its operating expenses relative to its revenue. However, by December 2021, the margin declined to 19.91%, suggesting a slight decrease in profitability or possibly higher operating costs.
A significant downturn was observed in December 2022, where the operating profit margin plummeted to -46.05%. This negative margin indicates that the company's operating expenses exceeded its operating income, resulting in a loss from core business operations.
The company displayed a recovery in December 2023, achieving an operating profit margin of 21.14%, indicating a return to profitability and improved operational efficiency. Nevertheless, by December 2024, the operating profit margin decreased to 12.71%, signaling a potential decrease in the company's ability to control operating costs relative to revenue.
Overall, the fluctuating trend in Air Lease Corporation's operating profit margin suggests varying levels of operational efficiency and profitability over the years, likely influenced by factors such as changes in operating expenses, revenue growth, and overall economic conditions.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024