CommVault Systems Inc (CVLT)

Operating profit margin

		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	Dec 31, 2019	Sep 30, 2019	Jun 30, 2019
Operating income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	75,355	19,500	3,467	-4,854	-15,885	33,225	40,568	33,521	41,566	40,459	30,766	-13,452	-22,263	-34,787	-37,934	-4,151	-17,508	-15,055	-4,132	5,043
Revenue (ttm)	US$ in thousands	839,247	819,437	797,701	784,768	784,590	786,765	794,158	784,046	769,591	754,964	740,594	733,893	723,472	696,880	685,239	681,682	670,885	687,563	695,487	696,983
Operating profit margin		8.98%	2.38%	0.43%	-0.62%	-2.02%	4.22%	5.11%	4.28%	5.40%	5.36%	4.15%	-1.83%	-3.08%	-4.99%	-5.54%	-0.61%	-2.61%	-2.19%	-0.59%	0.72%

March 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $75,355K ÷ $839,247K
= 8.98%

CommVault Systems Inc's operating profit margin has displayed fluctuations over the past several quarters. The trend indicates that the company's ability to generate profit from its core operations has varied significantly. The operating profit margin improved notably in the first quarter of 2022 and remained relatively stable in the following three quarters. However, towards the end of 2022 and into 2023, the operating profit margin started to decline, dipping into negative territory in some periods.

It is essential for stakeholders to closely monitor the company's operating profit margin trend, as sustained negative margins can indicate potential operational inefficiencies or challenges impacting profitability. Additionally, a positive operating profit margin signifies the company's ability to generate profits after covering variable costs associated with its operations. Further analysis of the underlying factors impacting the operating profit margin, such as revenue growth, cost management, and pricing strategies, may provide more insights into CommVault Systems Inc's financial performance and sustainability.