Edgewell Personal Care Co (EPC)
Operating profit margin
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 199,300 | 232,800 | 236,300 | 223,000 | 228,800 | 233,800 | 197,500 | 182,400 | 182,300 | 187,700 | 208,900 | 230,100 | 239,900 | 216,900 | 189,300 | 180,500 | 176,000 | 401,100 | 530,600 | 597,300 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 2,253,700 | 2,270,200 | 2,272,400 | 2,271,400 | 2,251,600 | 2,254,400 | 2,228,200 | 2,177,500 | 2,171,700 | 2,178,000 | 2,127,900 | 2,099,500 | 2,087,300 | 2,032,900 | 1,943,100 | 1,946,800 | 1,949,700 | 1,988,900 | 2,114,200 | 2,137,900 |
| Operating profit margin | 8.84% | 10.25% | 10.40% | 9.82% | 10.16% | 10.37% | 8.86% | 8.38% | 8.39% | 8.62% | 9.82% | 10.96% | 11.49% | 10.67% | 9.74% | 9.27% | 9.03% | 20.17% | 25.10% | 27.94% |
September 30, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $199,300K ÷ $2,253,700K
= 8.84%
The operating profit margin of Edgewell Personal Care Co has exhibited fluctuations over the past several quarters. In the most recent quarter, ending on September 30, 2024, the operating profit margin was recorded at 8.84%, showing a slight decline from the prior quarter. This decrease could indicate potential challenges in managing operating expenses relative to revenue generation.
Looking further back, the operating profit margins from the past few quarters have also shown variability, with values ranging from a high of 27.94% in December 2019 to a low of 8.38% in December 2022. The trend over the quarters seems to have fluctuated within a range, indicating some level of inconsistency in the company's operating efficiency and profitability performance.
It is essential for Edgewell Personal Care Co to monitor and analyze the factors driving these fluctuations in operating profit margins, such as cost management, pricing strategies, and revenue growth. By identifying and addressing the root causes of the fluctuations, the company can work towards achieving more stable and improved operating profit margins in the future.
Peer comparison
Sep 30, 2024