Cable One Inc (CABO)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 441,879 526,903 538,989 456,572 369,293
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,579,540 1,678,080 1,706,040 1,605,840 1,325,230
Operating profit margin 27.98% 31.40% 31.59% 28.43% 27.87%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $441,879K ÷ $1,579,540K
= 27.98%

The operating profit margin of Cable One Inc has shown a generally positive trend over the five-year period from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. Starting at 27.87% in 2020, the margin increased steadily to reach 31.59% by the end of 2022, indicating an improvement in the company's operational efficiency and profitability.

However, there was a slight dip in the operating profit margin in 2023 to 31.40%, and a more noticeable decrease to 27.98% in 2024. Despite these declines in the last two years, the company's operating profit margin still remains relatively strong compared to the starting point in 2020.

Overall, Cable One Inc has demonstrated effective cost management and revenue generation capabilities, as evidenced by the generally increasing trend in its operating profit margin over the period analyzed. The fluctuations in the margin in the last two years may warrant further investigation to understand the factors influencing the company's profitability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024