Brunswick Corporation (BC)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 311,600 734,900 947,800 812,900 539,300
Revenue US$ in thousands 5,237,100 6,401,400 6,812,200 5,846,200 4,347,500
Operating profit margin 5.95% 11.48% 13.91% 13.90% 12.40%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $311,600K ÷ $5,237,100K
= 5.95%

Based on the provided data, Brunswick Corporation's operating profit margin has shown fluctuations over the past five years.

Beginning at 12.40% on December 31, 2020, the operating profit margin increased to 13.90% by December 31, 2021, indicating improved efficiency in generating profits from operations. This positive trend continued into 2022, with a marginal increase to 13.91%.

However, in December 31, 2023, the operating profit margin declined to 11.48%, which could suggest challenges or inefficiencies impacting the company's profitability during that period.

The most significant change occurred by December 31, 2024, where the operating profit margin dropped sharply to 5.95%, which may raise concerns about the company's operational performance and cost management strategies.

Overall, Brunswick Corporation's operating profit margin has experienced fluctuations, with periods of improvement followed by declines. It would be essential for the company to assess the factors contributing to these fluctuations and implement strategies to maintain or enhance its profitability in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Brunswick Corporation
BC
5.95%
BWX Technologies Inc
BWXT
14.09%
Cummins Inc
CMI
11.00%