Donaldson Company Inc (DCI)
Operating profit margin
| Jul 31, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 495,400 | 489,900 | 546,100 | 550,300 | 544,100 | 518,500 | 498,900 | 485,500 | 480,200 | 488,900 | 475,900 | 455,300 | 443,500 | 426,200 | 424,600 | 405,000 | 384,700 | 355,200 | 330,300 | 338,700 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 3,690,900 | 3,645,600 | 3,633,400 | 3,640,100 | 3,586,300 | 3,530,400 | 3,478,200 | 3,429,800 | 3,430,800 | 3,441,300 | 3,418,800 | 3,393,000 | 3,306,600 | 3,189,700 | 3,101,500 | 2,978,100 | 2,853,800 | 2,698,100 | 2,562,800 | 2,545,700 |
| Operating profit margin | 13.42% | 13.44% | 15.03% | 15.12% | 15.17% | 14.69% | 14.34% | 14.16% | 14.00% | 14.21% | 13.92% | 13.42% | 13.41% | 13.36% | 13.69% | 13.60% | 13.48% | 13.16% | 12.89% | 13.30% |
July 31, 2025 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $495,400K ÷ $3,690,900K
= 13.42%
The operating profit margin of Donaldson Company Inc. exhibits a generally upward trending pattern over the specified period. Starting at 13.30% on October 31, 2020, the margin displays incremental growth with occasional fluctuations, reflecting an overall improvement in operational efficiency and profitability. Notably, the margin reaches approximately 15.17% on July 31, 2024, representing its highest point within the observed timeframe.
Throughout the period, the margin demonstrates a steady increase from the initial value, indicating potential enhancements in cost management, pricing strategies, or product mix. This positive trend persists despite minor contractions observed in some quarters, such as a slight decline from 14.69% on April 30, 2024, to 15.12% on October 31, 2024, and modest decreases toward the end of the observation period.
In summary, Donaldson Company's operating profit margin has shown consistent growth over nearly five years, suggesting effective operational control and an ability to generate higher profitability relative to sales. The trend underscores a favorable financial position, with margins trending upward, reaching over 15% by the third quarter of 2024 before experiencing slight stabilization and minor fluctuations thereafter.