Dayforce Inc. (DAY)

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 114,600 124,900 130,600 135,400 133,100 75,900 39,800 -1,900 -59,200 -38,200 -44,600 -52,000 -35,500 -60,000 -44,600 -20,900 7,800 49,400 43,500 58,200
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,760,000 1,694,500 1,632,000 1,574,600 1,513,700 1,450,100 1,388,200 1,323,500 1,246,200 1,192,200 1,133,800 1,083,000 1,024,200 964,900 912,100 854,300 842,500 841,500 839,400 843,100
Operating profit margin 6.51% 7.37% 8.00% 8.60% 8.79% 5.23% 2.87% -0.14% -4.75% -3.20% -3.93% -4.80% -3.47% -6.22% -4.89% -2.45% 0.93% 5.87% 5.18% 6.90%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $114,600K ÷ $1,760,000K
= 6.51%

Operating profit margin is a key financial metric that indicates the efficiency and profitability of a company's core operations. It is calculated as operating income divided by total revenue, expressed as a percentage.

Analyzing Dayforce Inc.'s operating profit margin over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024, reveals fluctuations in the company's operational efficiency and profitability.

The performance trend shows a decline in the operating profit margin from 6.90% in March 2020 to -4.75% in December 2022, indicating challenges in managing operating expenses relative to revenue.

However, from March 31, 2023, to December 31, 2024, there is a notable improvement in the operating profit margin, increasing from -0.14% to 6.51%. This positive trend suggests that Dayforce Inc. may have implemented strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and control costs effectively.

Overall, monitoring Dayforce Inc.'s operating profit margin is crucial for assessing the company's ability to generate profits from its core business activities and evaluating its operational performance over time.