Aptiv PLC (APTV)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 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
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,842,000 1,718,000 1,661,000 1,630,000 1,559,000 1,644,000 1,668,000 1,355,000 1,263,000 1,083,000 828,000 1,016,000 1,189,000 1,375,000 1,524,000 928,000 2,118,000 1,996,000 1,952,000 2,598,000
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 19,713,000 19,725,000 19,985,000 20,134,000 20,051,000 19,772,000 19,272,000 18,129,000 17,489,000 16,983,000 16,023,000 15,773,000 15,618,000 15,696,000 15,710,000 13,863,000 13,066,000 12,450,000 12,341,000 14,008,000
Operating profit margin 9.34% 8.71% 8.31% 8.10% 7.78% 8.31% 8.66% 7.47% 7.22% 6.38% 5.17% 6.44% 7.61% 8.76% 9.70% 6.69% 16.21% 16.03% 15.82% 18.55%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,842,000K ÷ $19,713,000K
= 9.34%

The operating profit margin for Aptiv PLC has exhibited some fluctuations over the analyzed period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The margin started at a relatively healthy level of 18.55% in March 2020 and gradually declined to 5.17% by June 30, 2022. Subsequently, there was some recovery as the margin improved to 9.34% by December 31, 2024.

Despite the ups and downs, it is evident that Aptiv PLC managed to maintain its operating profit margin above 5% throughout the period, signifying a sustainable level of profitability. The variations observed may have been influenced by factors such as changes in revenue, operating expenses, and overall economic conditions impacting the company's operations.

It is important for Aptiv PLC to continue monitoring and managing its operating profit margin effectively to ensure long-term financial health and sustainable profitability. Efforts to control costs, optimize operational efficiency, and drive revenue growth will be crucial in maintaining and potentially improving the operating profit margin in the future.