Deluxe Corporation (DLX)
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 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 193,994 | 201,294 | 181,314 | 180,477 | 164,231 | 129,379 | 165,851 | 118,404 | 133,399 | 157,251 | 135,583 | 155,330 | 142,210 | 135,410 | 143,406 | 141,321 | 44,515 | 74,815 | -310,268 | -282,783 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 2,121,715 | 2,138,615 | 2,147,971 | 2,181,855 | 2,192,265 | 2,218,865 | 2,236,103 | 2,227,403 | 2,238,053 | 2,244,653 | 2,221,756 | 2,136,956 | 2,022,205 | 1,906,105 | 1,813,464 | 1,745,669 | 1,790,805 | 1,858,405 | 1,912,498 | 1,996,093 |
| Operating profit margin | 9.14% | 9.41% | 8.44% | 8.27% | 7.49% | 5.83% | 7.42% | 5.32% | 5.96% | 7.01% | 6.10% | 7.27% | 7.03% | 7.10% | 7.91% | 8.10% | 2.49% | 4.03% | -16.22% | -14.17% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $193,994K ÷ $2,121,715K
= 9.14%
Based on the data provided, Deluxe Corporation's operating profit margin has shown fluctuations over the periods indicated. From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024, the operating profit margin ranged from negative figures to positive percentages. The operating profit margin improved significantly from negative percentages in early 2020 to around 9% by the end of 2024.
There were periods of negative operating profit margins in 2020, indicating challenges in generating profits from core operations. However, the company managed to turn around its performance, reaching positive margins in subsequent periods. The operating profit margin saw varying levels of improvement and fluctuation, indicating changes in the company's operational efficiency and cost management.
Overall, Deluxe Corporation's operating profit margin trended upwards over the period, showing a general improvement in the company's ability to generate profits from its operational activities. It is essential for the company to continue monitoring and enhancing its operating profit margin to ensure sustainable profitability in the future.