F5 Networks Inc (FFIV)

Operating profit margin

		Sep 30, 2024	Sep 30, 2023	Sep 30, 2022	Sep 30, 2021	Sep 30, 2020
Operating income	US$ in thousands	658,591	472,568	403,792	394,025	392,267
Revenue	US$ in thousands	2,822,220	2,827,870	2,717,440	2,616,420	2,361,020
Operating profit margin		23.34%	16.71%	14.86%	15.06%	16.61%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $658,591K ÷ $2,822,220K
= 23.34%

The operating profit margin of F5 Networks Inc has shown a positive trend over the past five years. In the most recent fiscal year ending on September 30, 2024, the operating profit margin was 23.34%, which indicates that the company generated 23.34 cents of operating profit for every dollar of sales revenue. This represents a significant improvement from the previous year when the operating profit margin was 16.71%.

Comparing to the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2022, there was a noticeable increase in the operating profit margin, demonstrating the company's ability to efficiently control its operating expenses and generate higher profits from its core operations. In the two preceding years, while the operating profit margin was slightly lower, it remained relatively stable around the mid-teens range.

Overall, the upward trend in F5 Networks Inc's operating profit margin reflects improved operational efficiency and effectiveness in managing costs, which can be seen as a positive indicator of the company's financial performance and profitability. However, it is important to continue monitoring these margins in future periods to ensure sustained growth and profitability.