American Axle & Manufacturing (AXL)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 241,400 146,600 243,900 240,600 188,100
Revenue US$ in thousands 6,124,900 6,079,500 5,802,400 5,156,600 4,710,800
Operating profit margin 3.94% 2.41% 4.20% 4.67% 3.99%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $241,400K ÷ $6,124,900K
= 3.94%

American Axle & Manufacturing's operating profit margin has shown variability over the past five years. It increased from 3.99% on December 31, 2020, to a peak of 4.67% on December 31, 2021. However, it then decreased to 4.20% on December 31, 2022, followed by a significant drop to 2.41% on December 31, 2023. The margin recovered slightly to 3.94% by December 31, 2024.

The fluctuation in operating profit margin indicates potential variations in the company's operational efficiency and cost management over the years. It is essential for American Axle & Manufacturing to closely monitor its operating expenses and revenue generation to sustain and improve its profitability in the future.