DXP Enterprises Inc (DXPE)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Operating income US$ in thousands 138,722 97,752 39,857 -27,668 67,412
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,624,650 1,451,700 1,093,110 982,407 1,247,510
Operating profit margin 8.54% 6.73% 3.65% -2.82% 5.40%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $138,722K ÷ $1,624,650K
= 8.54%

The operating profit margin of DXP Enterprises Inc has shown fluctuations over the past five years. In 2023, the operating profit margin improved to 8.54%, compared to 6.73% in 2022. This indicates that the company has been able to generate a higher percentage of operating profit relative to its revenues in the most recent year. The significant increase in the operating profit margin from 2022 to 2023 suggests that the company may have implemented cost-saving measures or improved operational efficiencies.

Looking back further, there was a notable improvement in the operating profit margin from 2019 to 2020, where it increased from -2.82% to 5.40%. This turnaround indicates that the company was able to increase its operating profitability and potentially overcome challenges it faced in 2019.

Overall, DXP Enterprises Inc has demonstrated an improving trend in its operating profit margin in recent years, with fluctuations in between. However, it is essential for the company to sustain this positive momentum and continue to focus on enhancing operational performance to ensure long-term financial health and profitability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
DXP Enterprises Inc
DXPE
8.54%
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc
MSM
10.22%