Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc (AMR)

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
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 863,085 866,397 1,011,708 1,442,314 1,580,879 1,642,118 1,479,664 828,768 359,200 46,358 -102,395 -167,483 -170,688 -363,341 -340,815 -206,591 -169,103 75,890 125,949
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 3,471,417 3,334,874 3,462,822 3,940,861 4,101,586 4,106,455 3,885,528 2,944,393 2,258,686 1,754,220 1,440,971 1,399,636 1,416,187 1,591,412 1,781,684 2,083,950 2,290,260 2,363,268 2,285,275
Operating profit margin 24.86% 25.98% 29.22% 36.60% 38.54% 39.99% 38.08% 28.15% 15.90% 2.64% -7.11% -11.97% -12.05% -22.83% -19.13% -9.91% -7.38% 3.21% 5.51%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $863,085K ÷ $3,471,417K
= 24.86%

Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc's operating profit margin has shown a downward trend in recent quarters, declining from 39.42% in Q4 2022 to 25.57% in Q4 2023. This indicates a decrease in the company's efficiency in generating profits from its core operations over time. The highest operating profit margin was recorded in Q2 2022 at 40.71%, followed by a steady decline thereafter. The significant drop in Q1 2023 to 37.27% may raise concerns about cost management or pricing strategies. Overall, a consistent review of cost structures and revenue streams may be warranted to improve operating efficiency and profitability.


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%