Dow Inc (DOW)
Operating profit margin
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 479,000 | -732,000 | -71,000 | 1,098,000 | 2,930,000 | 5,023,000 | 6,780,000 | 7,200,000 | 6,588,000 | 6,648,000 | 3,537,000 | 1,154,000 | 867,000 | -2,080,000 | -1,177,000 | -611,000 | -663,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 44,622,000 | 45,860,000 | 49,245,000 | 53,489,000 | 56,902,000 | 59,407,000 | 60,129,000 | 58,350,000 | 54,968,000 | 51,310,000 | 46,185,000 | 40,654,000 | 38,542,000 | 38,040,000 | 39,092,000 | 41,752,000 | 42,951,000 |
| Operating profit margin | 1.07% | -1.60% | -0.14% | 2.05% | 5.15% | 8.46% | 11.28% | 12.34% | 11.99% | 12.96% | 7.66% | 2.84% | 2.25% | -5.47% | -3.01% | -1.46% | -1.54% |
December 31, 2023 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $479,000K ÷ $44,622,000K
= 1.07%
To analyze Dow Inc's operating profit margin, we will look at the trend over the past eight quarters. The operating profit margin is a key indicator of a company's operational efficiency and profitability.
From the data provided, we observe a declining trend in Dow Inc's operating profit margin. The margin has decreased from 15.06% in March 2022 to 4.71% in December 2023. This indicates a reduction in the company's ability to generate profits from its core business operations.
Several factors may contribute to this declining trend, such as increasing operating expenses, pricing pressures, or changes in the product mix. It is important for Dow Inc to closely monitor and address the factors influencing its operating profit margin to ensure long-term sustainability and profitability.
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Dec 31, 2023