Celanese Corporation (CE)
Operating profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | -697,000 | 1,687,000 | 1,378,000 | 1,946,000 | 664,000 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 10,280,000 | 10,940,000 | 9,673,000 | 8,537,000 | 5,655,000 |
| Operating profit margin | -6.78% | 15.42% | 14.25% | 22.79% | 11.74% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $-697,000K ÷ $10,280,000K
= -6.78%
The operating profit margin of Celanese Corporation has displayed varying trends over the past five years. In December 31, 2020, the operating profit margin was 11.74%, showing a moderate level of profitability. Subsequently, in December 31, 2021, there was a significant improvement as the operating profit margin increased to 22.79%, indicating a strong performance.
However, in December 31, 2022, there was a decrease in the operating profit margin to 14.25%, suggesting a slight decline in profitability. The trend continued in December 31, 2023, with a modest increase in the operating profit margin to 15.42%, reflecting a moderate recovery.
Remarkably, in December 31, 2024, there was a notable downturn as the operating profit margin fell to -6.78%, indicating that the company's operating expenses exceeded its operating income, resulting in a negative margin, which raises concerns about the company's operational efficiency and profitability.
In summary, the operating profit margin of Celanese Corporation has shown fluctuations over the analyzed period, with a mix of positive and negative trends that may require further investigation to understand the underlying factors driving these changes.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024