The Ensign Group Inc (ENSG)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Operating income US$ in thousands 255,367 296,825 260,465 223,155 129,180
Revenue US$ in thousands 3,721,290 3,025,470 2,627,460 2,402,600 2,029,210
Operating profit margin 6.86% 9.81% 9.91% 9.29% 6.37%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $255,367K ÷ $3,721,290K
= 6.86%

The operating profit margin of Ensign Group Inc has shown fluctuations over the past five years. The margin was at 6.34% in 2019, improved to 9.29% in 2020, further increased to 9.91% in 2021, and then slightly decreased to 9.81% in 2022. However, there was a more significant decline to 6.85% in 2023. This downward trend in operating profit margin in the most recent year may indicate potential challenges in managing operating expenses relative to revenues, impacting the company's profitability. Further analysis of cost controls and revenue generation strategies may be warranted to address this decline in operating profit margin.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
The Ensign Group Inc
ENSG
6.86%
National HealthCare Corporation
NHC
5.00%