American Water Works (AWK)
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 | 1,718,000 | 1,617,000 | 1,552,000 | 1,535,000 | 1,504,000 | 1,466,000 | 1,427,000 | 1,322,000 | 1,273,000 | 1,232,000 | 1,210,000 | 1,213,000 | 1,196,000 | 1,239,000 | 1,255,000 | 1,238,000 | 1,248,000 | 1,209,000 | 1,182,000 | 1,171,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 4,649,000 | 4,503,000 | 4,345,000 | 4,293,000 | 4,215,000 | 4,124,000 | 4,030,000 | 3,872,000 | 3,785,000 | 4,558,000 | 4,576,000 | 4,636,000 | 4,676,000 | 3,922,000 | 3,902,000 | 3,820,000 | 3,786,000 | 3,724,000 | 3,663,000 | 3,637,000 |
| Operating profit margin | 36.95% | 35.91% | 35.72% | 35.76% | 35.68% | 35.55% | 35.41% | 34.14% | 33.63% | 27.03% | 26.44% | 26.16% | 25.58% | 31.59% | 32.16% | 32.41% | 32.96% | 32.47% | 32.27% | 32.20% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,718,000K ÷ $4,649,000K
= 36.95%
American Water Works operating profit margin has been relatively stable around the 32% range from March 31, 2020, to June 30, 2021, showing consistency in its ability to generate profits from its operations. However, there was a slight decline in the operating profit margin in the following quarters. From December 31, 2021, to June 30, 2022, the operating profit margin ranged between 25% and 26%, indicating a temporary dip in profitability.
There was a notable improvement in the operating profit margin starting from September 30, 2022, reaching a peak of 36.95% by December 31, 2024. This upward trend suggests that American Water Works effectively managed its operational costs and enhanced its efficiency in generating profits during this period.
Overall, the operating profit margin of American Water Works demonstrates a positive trajectory, reflecting the company's ability to maintain profitability, make operational improvements, and potentially achieve sustainable growth in the future.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024