American Woodmark Corporation (AMWD)

Operating profit margin

Apr 30, 2024 Apr 30, 2023 Apr 30, 2022 Apr 30, 2021 Apr 30, 2019
Operating income US$ in thousands 161,394 136,352 36,159 114,738 141,694
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,847,500 2,066,200 1,857,190 1,744,010 1,645,320
Operating profit margin 8.74% 6.60% 1.95% 6.58% 8.61%

April 30, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $161,394K ÷ $1,847,500K
= 8.74%

The operating profit margin of American Woodmark Corporation has exhibited fluctuations over the past five years. In April 2024, the operating profit margin stood at 8.74%, showing an increase compared to the previous year when it was at 6.60%. This improvement suggests enhanced efficiency in generating profits from core business operations.

In contrast, the operating profit margin in April 2022 was notably lower at 1.95%, indicating a period of reduced profitability relative to the surrounding years. However, the company managed to rebound in April 2023 and April 2021, with operating profit margins of 6.60% and 6.58%, respectively.

The highest operating profit margin in the given period was recorded in April 2019 at 8.61%. This indicates that the company has been able to achieve commendable levels of profitability in the past, which could serve as a benchmark for future performance evaluation. Overall, the analysis suggests that American Woodmark Corporation has shown variance in its operating profit margin over the years, with recent improvements potentially signaling positive operational developments.