Emerson Electric Company (EMR)

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 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 118,000 1,129,000 1,434,000 1,442,000 1,524,000 1,755,000 1,434,000 1,392,000 1,309,000 1,122,000 1,008,000 802,000 773,000 497,000 743,000 878,000 771,000 1,039,000 976,000 1,080,000
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 15,827,000 15,124,000 16,394,000 17,488,000 18,549,000 19,642,000 19,229,000 18,908,000 18,579,000 18,267,000 17,878,000 17,095,000 16,795,000 16,785,000 17,198,000 17,968,000 18,376,000 18,372,000 18,289,000 18,061,000
Operating profit margin 0.75% 7.46% 8.75% 8.25% 8.22% 8.93% 7.46% 7.36% 7.05% 6.14% 5.64% 4.69% 4.60% 2.96% 4.32% 4.89% 4.20% 5.66% 5.34% 5.98%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $118,000K ÷ $15,827,000K
= 0.75%

Emerson Electric Co.'s operating profit margin has shown fluctuations over the past eight quarters. In Q1 2024, the operating profit margin was at 15.71%, which was a decrease from the previous quarter (Q4 2023) when it stood at 17.03%. Despite the decrease in Q1 2024, the operating profit margin remains relatively strong compared to some earlier quarters.

Looking at the trend over the past eight quarters, Emerson Electric Co. experienced a peak in operating profit margin in Q3 2023 at 18.45%, followed by a slight decrease in Q4 2023 to 17.03%. The company's operating profit margin has generally been above 17% for the majority of the quarters, indicating efficient cost management and profitability levels.

It is essential for the company to monitor and analyze the factors contributing to these fluctuations in the operating profit margin to ensure sustained financial health and profitability. Further in-depth analysis of the company's cost structure, sales trends, and overall operating efficiency could provide insights into these fluctuations and help in making informed decisions to optimize profitability in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Emerson Electric Company
EMR
0.75%
GE Aerospace
GE
54.68%
Otis Worldwide Corp
OTIS
15.55%

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Emerson Electric Company Operating Profit Margin (Quarterly Data)