ESAB Corp (ESAB)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 404,166 379,027 358,875 336,114 329,065
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,774,766 2,749,545 2,688,814 2,629,569 2,593,480
Operating profit margin 14.57% 13.79% 13.35% 12.78% 12.69%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $404,166K ÷ $2,774,766K
= 14.57%

ESAB Corp's operating profit margin has shown a consistent increase over the last five quarters. The operating profit margin steadily rose from 13.58% in Q4 2022 to 15.43% in Q4 2023, indicating an improvement in the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations. This upward trend suggests that ESAB Corp has been effectively managing its operating expenses and/or growing its revenue streams. Maintaining and further enhancing this profitability metric will be vital for the company's long-term financial health and sustainability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
ESAB Corp
ESAB
14.57%
Nordson Corporation
NDSN
26.65%