Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc (FDP)

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 58,600 203,200 228,800 191,000 156,300 115,900 66,200 91,200 111,100 119,400 144,700 118,500 76,600 66,000 66,500 90,600 114,100 105,200 66,800 23,400
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 4,320,700 4,352,100 4,402,500 4,433,900 4,442,300 4,419,600 4,370,900 4,300,600 4,252,000 4,237,000 4,221,900 4,172,600 4,202,300 4,225,200 4,305,700 4,452,800 4,489,000 4,509,700 4,509,000 4,542,000
Operating profit margin 1.36% 4.67% 5.20% 4.31% 3.52% 2.62% 1.51% 2.12% 2.61% 2.82% 3.43% 2.84% 1.82% 1.56% 1.54% 2.03% 2.54% 2.33% 1.48% 0.52%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $58,600K ÷ $4,320,700K
= 1.36%

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc's operating profit margin has displayed fluctuations over the periods presented. The operating profit margin ranged from a low of 0.52% in March 2019 to a high of 5.20% in June 2023. Overall, the trend in the operating profit margin has shown some volatility, with peaks and troughs observed throughout the periods.

The highest operating profit margin of 5.20% in June 2023 signifies that for every dollar of revenue generated, the company retained $0.052 as operating profit. On the other hand, the lowest operating profit margin of 0.52% in March 2019 indicates that operating expenses significantly impacted the company's profitability during that period.

The average operating profit margin over the periods provided is approximately 2.49%. This average can serve as a benchmark for evaluating the company's operational efficiency and profitability performance in comparison to the specific periods highlighted in the data.

It is essential for Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc to closely monitor and manage its operating expenses to ensure sustainable profitability and long-term financial health. Periods of higher operating profit margins indicate better cost management and revenue generation strategies, while lower margins may point to challenges in controlling costs or pricing pressures.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc
FDP
1.36%
Corteva Inc
CTVA
-11.78%