Cabot Corporation (CBT)
Operating profit margin
| Sep 30, 2024 | Sep 30, 2023 | Sep 30, 2022 | Sep 30, 2021 | Sep 30, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 614,000 | 526,000 | 389,000 | 454,000 | 21,000 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 3,994,000 | 3,931,000 | 4,321,000 | 3,409,000 | 2,614,000 |
| Operating profit margin | 15.37% | 13.38% | 9.00% | 13.32% | 0.80% |
September 30, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $614,000K ÷ $3,994,000K
= 15.37%
Cabot Corporation's operating profit margin has shown a positive trend over the past five years, with a notable increase from 0.80% in 2020 to 15.37% in 2024. This indicates an improvement in the company's ability to generate profits from its core business operations. The 2024 operating profit margin of 15.37% reflects that the company is effectively managing its operating expenses relative to its revenue, resulting in a higher proportion of income at the operating level. This trend suggests that Cabot Corporation has been successful in enhancing operational efficiency and profitability over the specified period.
Peer comparison
Sep 30, 2024