AeroVironment Inc (AVAV)
Operating profit margin
| Apr 30, 2025 | Apr 30, 2024 | Apr 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 40,795 | 71,824 | -22,992 | -20,200 | 43,313 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 692,722 | 716,720 | 540,536 | 445,732 | 394,912 |
| Operating profit margin | 5.89% | 10.02% | -4.25% | -4.53% | 10.97% |
April 30, 2025 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $40,795K ÷ $692,722K
= 5.89%
The operating profit margin of AeroVironment Inc exhibits notable fluctuations over the specified period. As of April 30, 2021, the company reported a healthy operating profit margin of 10.97%, indicating solid profitability from its core operations. However, by April 30, 2022, the margin declined sharply to -4.53%, reflecting a significant shift to operating losses that could be attributed to factors such as increased costs, reduced revenues, or restructuring expenses. The margin slightly improved to -4.25% by April 30, 2023, suggesting a modest recovery but remaining in negative territory.
By April 30, 2024, the operating profit margin rebounded markedly to 10.02%, returning to a level comparable to the previous year's positive profit margin and indicating a substantial turnaround in operational performance. Finally, for April 30, 2025, the margin was recorded at 5.89%, reflecting a decrease from the previous year’s high but still maintaining positive profitability from operations.
Overall, the trend reveals significant volatility, marked by a period of distress during 2022 and 2023 followed by a strong recovery within the subsequent two years. Such fluctuations may be driven by shifts in sales performance, cost management, or strategic adjustments. The positive margins observed in 2021, 2024, and 2025 suggest improved operational efficiency and profitability, whereas the negative figures in 2022 and 2023 highlight challenges faced during that interval.
Peer comparison
Apr 30, 2025