Dollar Tree Inc (DLTR)
Operating profit margin
| Feb 3, 2024 | Jan 28, 2023 | Jan 29, 2022 | Jan 30, 2021 | Feb 1, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | -881,800 | 2,236,300 | 1,811,400 | 1,887,900 | 1,262,200 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 30,603,800 | 28,331,700 | 26,321,200 | 25,509,300 | 23,610,800 |
| Operating profit margin | -2.88% | 7.89% | 6.88% | 7.40% | 5.35% |
February 3, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $-881,800K ÷ $30,603,800K
= -2.88%
The operating profit margin of Dollar Tree Inc has shown some fluctuations over the past five years. In the most recent fiscal year ending February 3, 2024, the operating profit margin was negative at -2.88%. This indicates that the company's operating expenses exceeded its operating income, resulting in a loss from core operations.
Compared to the prior year, the operating profit margin decreased significantly from 7.89% in January 28, 2023. This suggests a decline in profitability and efficiency in managing operating costs.
In the fiscal year ending January 29, 2022, the operating profit margin was 6.88%, showing a slight improvement from the previous year. However, in the year before that, the margin was higher at 7.40%, indicating a slight decrease in efficiency in generating profits from operations.
Looking further back, in January 30, 2021, the operating profit margin was 5.35%. This suggests that profitability improved compared to the year before, as shown by the increasing margin.
Overall, Dollar Tree Inc's operating profit margin has been volatile, with fluctuations in profitability and efficiency in managing operating costs over the past five years. The negative operating profit margin in the most recent year signals a challenge in achieving profitability from core business activities.
Peer comparison
Feb 3, 2024