Deere & Company (DE)

Operating profit margin

Oct 27, 2024 Oct 29, 2023 Oct 30, 2022 Oct 31, 2021 Nov 1, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 9,039,000 12,958,000 9,508,000 8,012,000 4,305,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 51,716,000 61,251,000 52,577,000 44,024,000 35,540,000
Operating profit margin 17.48% 21.16% 18.08% 18.20% 12.11%

October 27, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $9,039,000K ÷ $51,716,000K
= 17.48%

The operating profit margin of Deere & Company has displayed some fluctuations over the past five years. It decreased from 12.11% in 2020 to 18.20% in 2021, reflecting an improvement in profitability. However, the margin dipped slightly to 18.08% in 2022 before experiencing a more significant decline to 21.16% in 2023. The latest available data for October 27, 2024, shows a further decrease to 17.48%.

These fluctuations in the operating profit margin indicate some variability in Deere & Company's ability to generate profits from its core operations over the years. It is essential for the company to closely monitor and manage its operating expenses, cost structure, and pricing strategies to maintain or enhance its profitability levels in the future. Additional analysis of the factors influencing these fluctuations, such as changes in revenue, cost of goods sold, and operating expenses, would provide further insight into the company's performance and prospects.


Peer comparison

Oct 27, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Deere & Company
DE
17.48%
AGCO Corporation
AGCO
11.80%
Alamo Group Inc
ALG
11.72%
Lindsay Corporation
LNN
12.62%