Avantor Inc (AVTR)

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	1,084,800	630,000	715,600	611,500	696,400	764,900	830,500	1,054,400	1,130,200	1,092,400	1,053,800	1,012,900	972,200	962,800	902,800	814,700	706,800	654,100	620,100	572,600
Revenue (ttm)	US$ in thousands	6,783,600	6,819,800	6,825,600	6,866,700	6,967,200	7,039,400	7,175,700	7,342,300	7,512,400	7,625,000	7,602,800	7,550,900	7,386,100	7,269,400	7,040,100	6,660,200	6,393,600	6,126,700	6,025,500	6,079,200
Operating profit margin		15.99%	9.24%	10.48%	8.91%	10.00%	10.87%	11.57%	14.36%	15.04%	14.33%	13.86%	13.41%	13.16%	13.24%	12.82%	12.23%	11.05%	10.68%	10.29%	9.42%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,084,800K ÷ $6,783,600K
= 15.99%

The operating profit margin of Avantor Inc has shown fluctuations over the periods analyzed. Starting at 9.42% in March 2020, the margin increased steadily reaching 15.04% by December 2022. However, there was a decrease in the operating profit margin in the subsequent periods, dropping to 8.91% by March 2024.

The company witnessed a significant recovery in profitability in the fourth quarter of 2024, with the operating profit margin jumping to 15.99%. This may indicate improved operational efficiency or better cost management during that period.

Overall, the trend in the operating profit margin demonstrates some variability over the years, with both highs and lows observed. Further analysis of the company's financial and operating performance would provide more insight into the factors influencing these fluctuations.