BWX Technologies Inc (BWXT)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 380,607 383,059 348,571 345,848 358,552
Revenue US$ in thousands 2,700,960 2,450,040 2,189,500 2,093,650 2,093,260
Operating profit margin 14.09% 15.63% 15.92% 16.52% 17.13%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $380,607K ÷ $2,700,960K
= 14.09%

The operating profit margin of BWX Technologies Inc has shown a declining trend over the past five years. Starting at 17.13% on December 31, 2020, the margin decreased to 16.52% by December 31, 2021, and continued its downward trajectory to 15.92% by December 31, 2022, 15.63% by December 31, 2023, and finally to 14.09% by December 31, 2024. This trend indicates a decreasing efficiency in generating profits from its core operations over the period analyzed, which may require further investigation to identify the underlying reasons and implement appropriate strategies for improvement.