Deere & Company (DE)

Operating profit margin

Oct 31, 2024 Oct 27, 2024 Oct 31, 2023 Oct 29, 2023 Oct 31, 2022
Operating income US$ in thousands 11,427,000 9,039,000 14,591,000 12,958,000 9,026,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 50,518,000 51,716,000 60,248,000 61,251,000 51,282,000
Operating profit margin 22.62% 17.48% 24.22% 21.16% 17.60%

October 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $11,427,000K ÷ $50,518,000K
= 22.62%

Deere & Company's operating profit margin has shown fluctuations over the past few years. As of October 31, 2022, the operating profit margin stood at 17.60%. This metric improved significantly to 21.16% by October 29, 2023, indicating enhanced operational efficiency and profitability. By October 31, 2023, the operating profit margin further increased to 24.22%, showcasing the company's ability to generate more profit per dollar of sales.

However, there was a slight decline in the operating profit margin to 17.48% by October 27, 2024, which could be attributed to various factors such as changes in costs or revenues. Subsequently, the margin rebounded to 22.62% by October 31, 2024, signifying a recovery in profitability.

Overall, Deere & Company has demonstrated resilience in maintaining a relatively healthy operating profit margin, with fluctuations possibly reflecting the company's adaptability to changing market conditions and its operational effectiveness.


Peer comparison

Oct 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Deere & Company
DE
22.62%
AGCO Corporation
AGCO
-1.10%
Alamo Group Inc
ALG
10.12%
Lindsay Corporation
LNN
12.62%