FirstEnergy Corporation (FE)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 2,375,000 2,266,000 2,623,000 2,746,000 2,162,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 13,472,000 12,870,000 12,459,000 11,132,000 10,790,000
Operating profit margin 17.63% 17.61% 21.05% 24.67% 20.04%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $2,375,000K ÷ $13,472,000K
= 17.63%

The operating profit margin of FirstEnergy Corporation has displayed fluctuations over the past five years. The margin increased from 20.04% as of December 31, 2020, to 24.67% as of December 31, 2021, indicating improved operational efficiency and profitability. However, by December 31, 2022, the margin slightly decreased to 21.05%. Subsequently, there was a notable decline in the operating profit margin to 17.61% by December 31, 2023, followed by a marginal increase to 17.63% by December 31, 2024. These variations in the operating profit margin suggest that FirstEnergy Corporation may have experienced challenges in managing its operating expenses and generating consistent profitability in recent years.