Air Lease Corporation (AL)

Operating profit margin

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 567,619 289,219 265,092 253,393 -1,294,089 -1,084,506 -1,079,164 -1,097,709 415,736 757,055 786,608 856,082 922,817 982,271 1,008,327 983,743 985,635 887,060 1,636,131 2,334,813
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,684,978 2,570,020 2,471,990 2,356,782 2,317,301 2,312,867 2,276,042 2,210,223 2,088,389 1,980,315 1,949,407 1,978,879 2,015,439 2,074,893 2,112,194 2,062,240 2,016,904 1,918,329 1,838,125 1,764,544
Operating profit margin 21.14% 11.25% 10.72% 10.75% -55.84% -46.89% -47.41% -49.67% 19.91% 38.23% 40.35% 43.26% 45.79% 47.34% 47.74% 47.70% 48.87% 46.24% 89.01% 132.32%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $567,619K ÷ $2,684,978K
= 21.14%

Air Lease Corporation's operating profit margin has shown variability over the past few quarters, ranging from negative figures to positive percentages. The company experienced a significant decline in operating profit margin in the fourth quarter of 2022 and the first quarter of 2023, with margins falling as low as -55.84% and -49.67%, respectively. However, there has been a noticeable improvement in recent quarters, with margins trending upwards to reach 21.14% in December 2023.

It is important to note the fluctuation in operating profit margin, which may indicate changes in the company's cost structure, pricing strategies, or operational efficiency. The company's ability to maintain and improve its operating profit margin in the future will be crucial for its overall financial health and sustainability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Air Lease Corporation
AL
21.14%
Archrock Inc
AROC
22.05%
United Rentals Inc
URI
26.70%
Upbound Group Inc.
UPBD
4.08%