Dorman Products Inc (DORM)

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
Operating income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	304,805	288,721	273,658	250,475	208,184	157,351	135,240	129,509	158,107	183,377	185,471	176,612	171,551	172,365	172,947	149,962	133,373	109,358	91,548	101,148
Revenue (ttm)	US$ in thousands	2,009,197	1,969,721	1,954,134	1,931,751	1,929,788	1,936,773	1,862,057	1,798,908	1,733,749	1,630,644	1,565,600	1,458,816	1,345,249	1,248,289	1,200,483	1,123,030	1,092,748	1,031,099	984,275	1,005,268
Operating profit margin		15.17%	14.66%	14.00%	12.97%	10.79%	8.12%	7.26%	7.20%	9.12%	11.25%	11.85%	12.11%	12.75%	13.81%	14.41%	13.35%	12.21%	10.61%	9.30%	10.06%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $304,805K ÷ $2,009,197K
= 15.17%

Dorman Products Inc has shown fluctuations in its operating profit margin over the past few years. The operating profit margin, which measures the efficiency of the company in generating profits from its core operations, has experienced both increases and decreases during the periods specified in the data.

Starting from March 31, 2020, with an operating profit margin of 10.06%, the margin decreased to 9.30% by June 30, 2020. However, it then began to improve, reaching a peak of 15.17% by December 31, 2024.

The company demonstrated a consistent upward trend in the operating profit margin from March 31, 2021, through December 31, 2024, showing quarterly improvements in profitability. This upward trend is a positive indicator of the company's ability to manage its expenses and generate higher profits from its operations.

However, some fluctuations were observed in the operating profit margin in the interim quarters, suggesting potential challenges faced by the company in maintaining profitability during those periods.

Overall, the operating profit margin of Dorman Products Inc has shown variability but generally demonstrated an upward trajectory over the analyzed period, indicating efficiency in managing operating expenses and increasing profitability from its core business activities.