Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (CMG)

Operating profit margin

		Dec 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020
Operating income	US$ in thousands	1,916,330	1,557,810	1,160,400	804,943	290,164
Revenue	US$ in thousands	11,313,900	9,871,650	8,634,650	7,547,060	5,984,630
Operating profit margin		16.94%	15.78%	13.44%	10.67%	4.85%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $1,916,330K ÷ $11,313,900K
= 16.94%

Based on the data provided, Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc has shown a positive trend in its operating profit margin over the years. The operating profit margin has increased steadily from 4.85% as of December 31, 2020, to 16.94% as of December 31, 2024. This indicates a significant improvement in the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations.

The consistent growth in the operating profit margin reflects an effective control over operating expenses and an increase in the efficiency of the company's operations. This improvement suggests that Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc has been able to manage its costs effectively while increasing sales or revenue, leading to a higher percentage of each dollar of revenue retained as operating profit.

Overall, the trend in Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc's operating profit margin demonstrates an enhanced operational performance and financial strength, which could potentially attract investors and positively impact the company's valuation and overall financial health.