Cummins Inc (CMI)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Operating income US$ in thousands 1,761,000 2,929,000 2,706,000 2,269,000 2,700,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 34,065,000 28,074,000 24,021,000 19,811,000 23,571,000
Operating profit margin 5.17% 10.43% 11.27% 11.45% 11.45%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $1,761,000K ÷ $34,065,000K
= 5.17%

The operating profit margin of Cummins Inc. has shown relatively stable performance over the past five years. In 2023, the operating profit margin stood at 9.64%, a slight increase from the prior year's margin of 9.54%. Despite this uptick, the margin remains in line with historical levels observed between 2019 and 2021. The company's ability to maintain an operating profit margin above 9% showcases its efficiency in managing operating expenses relative to its revenue, though there has been a slight downward trend since 2019 when the margin was at a higher level of 10.60%. Overall, Cummins Inc. has demonstrated consistency in its operating profit margin, albeit with some minor fluctuations in recent years.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Cummins Inc
CMI
5.17%
Brunswick Corporation
BC
11.48%
BWX Technologies Inc
BWXT
15.63%

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Cummins Inc Operating Profit Margin