Cabot Corporation (CBT)
Operating profit margin
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 557,000 | 526,000 | 527,000 | 545,000 | 577,000 | 389,000 | 320,000 | 286,000 | 253,000 | 454,000 | 310,000 | 180,000 | 76,000 | 21,000 | 166,000 | 243,000 | 292,000 | 306,000 | 339,000 | 364,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 3,924,000 | 3,931,000 | 4,078,000 | 4,259,000 | 4,318,000 | 4,321,000 | 4,113,000 | 3,881,000 | 3,631,000 | 3,409,000 | 3,164,000 | 2,765,000 | 2,633,000 | 2,614,000 | 2,782,000 | 3,109,000 | 3,243,000 | 3,337,000 | 3,360,000 | 3,369,000 |
| Operating profit margin | 14.19% | 13.38% | 12.92% | 12.80% | 13.36% | 9.00% | 7.78% | 7.37% | 6.97% | 13.32% | 9.80% | 6.51% | 2.89% | 0.80% | 5.97% | 7.82% | 9.00% | 9.17% | 10.09% | 10.80% |
December 31, 2023 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $557,000K ÷ $3,924,000K
= 14.19%
Based on the provided data, Cabot Corp.'s operating profit margin has shown relative stability over the quarters, ranging between 12.01% to 14.19%. The company has demonstrated consistent operational efficiency in generating profits from its core business activities. The slight fluctuations in the operating profit margin indicate that Cabot Corp. has been able to effectively manage its operational costs and maximize revenue in a competitive market environment. Overall, the company's operating profit margin appears robust and within a healthy range, showcasing its ability to generate profits from its operations.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2023