Dynavax Technologies Corporation (DVAX)

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 -2,070 -8,929 -13,895 -23,360 -24,715 46,911 103,192 234,824 283,522 301,104 255,775 136,720 134,486 41,874 11,981 -20,530 -68,371 -83,865 -100,669 -116,301
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 277,247 260,811 249,695 236,149 232,284 361,180 459,401 655,616 722,683 733,261 673,796 470,099 439,442 263,922 169,066 118,967 46,551 37,571 34,732 40,365
Operating profit margin -0.75% -3.42% -5.56% -9.89% -10.64% 12.99% 22.46% 35.82% 39.23% 41.06% 37.96% 29.08% 30.60% 15.87% 7.09% -17.26% -146.87% -223.22% -289.85% -288.12%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $-2,070K ÷ $277,247K
= -0.75%

The operating profit margin of Dynavax Technologies Corporation has exhibited a significant improvement over the analyzed period. Starting from very low negative figures in early 2020, indicating high operating expenses relative to sales, the company managed to gradually enhance its operational efficiency. The margin turned positive in the subsequent quarters, showing a positive trend in profitability.

By the end of 2022, the operating profit margin reached above 35%, reflecting the company's ability to generate more profits from its core business operations. However, a slight decline was observed in the following quarters of 2023, likely due to various factors affecting the company's profitability.

In the last quarter of 2024, the operating profit margin turned negative once again, though at a much lower level compared to earlier periods. This indicates a potential need for the company to review its cost structure and operational efficiency to sustain its profitability in the future. Overall, Dynavax Technologies Corporation has shown a positive trajectory in improving its operating profit margin, but some challenges persist that may require further attention.