Equifax Inc (EFX)
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 | 1,042,100 | 999,100 | 998,400 | 953,100 | 933,800 | 864,700 | 861,200 | 928,900 | 1,055,900 | 1,132,100 | 1,162,400 | 1,163,800 | 1,138,000 | 1,055,300 | 986,500 | 847,300 | 676,600 | 554,100 | 471,300 | 418,300 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 5,681,100 | 5,588,200 | 5,465,500 | 5,352,600 | 5,265,200 | 5,136,600 | 5,061,800 | 5,060,900 | 5,122,100 | 5,177,400 | 5,156,000 | 5,074,100 | 4,923,900 | 4,789,200 | 4,634,600 | 4,382,600 | 4,127,500 | 3,914,800 | 3,722,200 | 3,619,400 |
| Operating profit margin | 18.34% | 17.88% | 18.27% | 17.81% | 17.74% | 16.83% | 17.01% | 18.35% | 20.61% | 21.87% | 22.54% | 22.94% | 23.11% | 22.03% | 21.29% | 19.33% | 16.39% | 14.15% | 12.66% | 11.56% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,042,100K ÷ $5,681,100K
= 18.34%
Equifax Inc's operating profit margin has displayed fluctuations over the observed period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The margin ranged from a low of 11.56% in March 2020 to a peak of 23.11% in December 2021. The trend generally shows an increasing pattern until reaching its highest point in December 2021, indicating improved efficiency in generating profits from operations.
However, after December 2021, there was a slight decline in the operating profit margin, with a downward trend observed up to December 2024, where it stood at 18.34%. This decline could suggest potential challenges or changes in the company's operations impacting its profitability.
Overall, Equifax Inc's operating profit margin demonstrates a mix of growth and decline over the period under review, reflecting the company's ability to generate profits from its core business activities. Further analysis and comparison with industry benchmarks would provide additional insights into the company's operational efficiency and financial performance.