Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc (AMR)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Operating income US$ in thousands 863,085 1,580,880 359,200 -170,688 -169,103
Revenue US$ in thousands 3,471,420 4,101,590 2,258,690 1,416,190 2,001,280
Operating profit margin 24.86% 38.54% 15.90% -12.05% -8.45%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $863,085K ÷ $3,471,420K
= 24.86%

Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc's operating profit margin has shown significant fluctuations over the past four years. In 2023, the operating profit margin was 25.57%, reflecting a decrease from 39.42% in 2022. This decline may indicate a potential decrease in efficiency or an increase in operating expenses relative to revenue generation.

Comparing the 2023 operating profit margin to 2021, there has been an overall improvement from 17.34% to 25.57%. This suggests that the company has managed to enhance its profitability through increased operational efficiency or cost control measures.

Notably, in 2020, the company reported a negative operating profit margin of -6.90%, indicating that the company's operating expenses exceeded its operating income, resulting in a loss. The significant turnaround to a positive operating profit margin in the following years demonstrates efforts to improve profitability and operational performance.

Overall, the trend in Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc's operating profit margin highlights both challenges and improvements in managing costs and generating operating income over the analyzed period.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc
AMR
24.86%
Arch Resources Inc
ARCH
17.54%
Peabody Energy Corp
BTU
21.73%