Caseys General Stores Inc (CASY)

Operating profit margin

Apr 30, 2025 Apr 30, 2024 Apr 30, 2023 Apr 30, 2022 Apr 30, 2021
Operating income US$ in thousands — 709,601 639,333 497,700 454,049
Revenue US$ in thousands 15,940,900 14,862,900 15,094,500 12,952,600 8,707,190
Operating profit margin 0.00% 4.77% 4.24% 3.84% 5.21%

April 30, 2025 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $—K ÷ $15,940,900K
= 0.00%

The operating profit margin of Caseys General Stores Inc. has exhibited notable fluctuations over the analyzed period from April 30, 2021, to April 30, 2025. As of April 30, 2021, the operating profit margin stood at 5.21%, indicating the company's relative efficiency in generating operating profits from its revenue. By April 30, 2022, this margin declined significantly to 3.84%, suggesting a reduction in operating profitability or increased operating expenses relative to revenue during that year.

Subsequently, the margin showed a modest recovery, reaching 4.24% by April 30, 2023. This improvement could reflect operational adjustments or improved revenue performance. The trend continued upward to 4.77% as of April 30, 2024, signaling further enhancement in operating efficiency or cost management.

However, by April 30, 2025, the operating profit margin drops to zero percent, which could imply that the company experienced a complete erosion of operating profits, possibly due to extraordinary expenses, impairments, or strategic changes that resulted in operating losses surpassing any operational gains achieved previously. This zero-margin figure might also denote a reporting anomaly or temporary operational hurdle, which warrants further investigation to understand the underlying causes.

Overall, the data indicates initial operational profitability with subsequent fluctuations, ultimately culminating in the absence of operating profit margins in 2025. These variations highlight the importance of examining internal and external factors influencing the company's operational performance, such as cost control, competitive pressures, or economic conditions affecting revenue streams.