CenterPoint Energy Inc (CNP)
Operating profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,990,000 | 1,828,000 | 1,922,000 | 1,835,000 | 1,760,000 | 1,793,000 | 1,659,000 | 1,630,000 | 1,566,000 | 1,548,000 | 1,442,000 | 1,387,000 | 1,363,000 | 1,312,000 | 1,336,000 | 1,275,000 | 1,039,000 | 1,056,000 | 1,146,000 | 1,198,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 8,643,000 | 8,563,000 | 8,567,000 | 8,537,000 | 8,696,000 | 9,225,000 | 9,268,000 | 9,337,000 | 9,321,000 | 8,924,000 | 8,770,000 | 8,568,000 | 8,352,000 | 8,092,000 | 7,965,000 | 7,798,000 | 7,418,000 | 8,594,000 | 9,714,000 | 10,937,000 |
| Operating profit margin | 23.02% | 21.35% | 22.43% | 21.49% | 20.24% | 19.44% | 17.90% | 17.46% | 16.80% | 17.35% | 16.44% | 16.19% | 16.32% | 16.21% | 16.77% | 16.35% | 14.01% | 12.29% | 11.80% | 10.95% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,990,000K ÷ $8,643,000K
= 23.02%
CenterPoint Energy Inc's operating profit margin has shown a positive trend over the analyzed period, increasing from 10.95% as of March 31, 2020, to 23.02% as of December 31, 2024. The company's operating profit margin improved steadily, with some fluctuations along the way.
The operating profit margin rose consistently during the early years of the period, reflecting improved operational efficiency and better management of operating expenses. Notably, there was a significant jump in the margin from September 30, 2023, to December 31, 2023, indicating a period of strong performance.
Although there was a slight decrease in the operating profit margin from June 30, 2024, to September 30, 2024, the margin rebounded and reached a peak of 23.02% by the end of December 31, 2024. This upward trajectory suggests that CenterPoint Energy Inc effectively managed its operating costs and generated higher operating profits relative to its revenue during this period.
Overall, the sustained improvement in the operating profit margin reflects the company's ability to enhance profitability and create value for its stakeholders through efficient operations and effective cost management strategies.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024