Peabody Energy Corp (BTU)
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 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 262,800 | 469,900 | 504,700 | 658,100 | 1,071,300 | 1,406,500 | 1,668,200 | 1,856,700 | 1,391,000 | 1,329,600 | 865,300 | 411,800 | 432,200 | -196,900 | -168,900 | -1,675,600 | -1,728,300 | -1,785,700 | -1,806,700 | -216,300 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 4,158,500 | 4,270,400 | 4,261,300 | 4,498,200 | 4,946,700 | 5,337,800 | 5,601,400 | 5,654,500 | 4,981,900 | 4,620,400 | 3,956,900 | 3,358,400 | 3,318,300 | 2,790,900 | 2,782,900 | 2,686,200 | 2,881,100 | 3,261,300 | 3,696,700 | 4,219,000 |
| Operating profit margin | 6.32% | 11.00% | 11.84% | 14.63% | 21.66% | 26.35% | 29.78% | 32.84% | 27.92% | 28.78% | 21.87% | 12.26% | 13.02% | -7.06% | -6.07% | -62.38% | -59.99% | -54.75% | -48.87% | -5.13% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $262,800K ÷ $4,158,500K
= 6.32%
The operating profit margin of Peabody Energy Corp has shown a significant improvement over the past few years, exhibiting a trend of recovery and growth.
Starting from negative figures in March 2020, the company faced challenges with operating profit margins in the range of -5% to -60% through December 2021. However, there was a notable turning point in the company's performance starting in March 2022 when the operating profit margin increased to 12.26%. This positive momentum continued into the following quarters, with margins reaching 21.87% by June 2022 and further improving to 28.78% by September 2022.
The company's performance peaked in March 2023, achieving a commendable operating profit margin of 32.84%. While there was a slight decline in the following quarters, the margins remained relatively healthy, ranging from 26.35% to 14.63% by September 2024.
However, there was a more noticeable decline in the operating profit margin in the most recent quarter of December 2024, dropping to 6.32%. This decrease may warrant further investigation to understand the factors contributing to this fluctuation and to ensure sustained profitability in the future.
Overall, the trend in Peabody Energy Corp's operating profit margin indicates a positive trajectory with fluctuations, highlighting the company's ability to adapt to market conditions and improve its operational efficiency.
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Dec 31, 2024