FMC Corporation (FMC)
Operating profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | 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 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 656,400 | 617,700 | 463,700 | 318,000 | 195,800 | 357,200 | 532,900 | 845,000 | 1,106,100 | 1,005,700 | 1,025,500 | 977,700 | 959,200 | 868,200 | 833,800 | 819,200 | 853,700 | 778,800 | 754,200 | 744,500 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 4,246,100 | 4,167,900 | 4,084,400 | 4,060,500 | 4,486,800 | 4,962,700 | 5,358,000 | 5,795,800 | 5,802,300 | 5,593,900 | 5,410,700 | 5,200,400 | 5,045,200 | 4,783,800 | 4,674,400 | 4,587,700 | 4,642,100 | 4,687,200 | 4,616,900 | 4,667,700 |
| Operating profit margin | 15.46% | 14.82% | 11.35% | 7.83% | 4.36% | 7.20% | 9.95% | 14.58% | 19.06% | 17.98% | 18.95% | 18.80% | 19.01% | 18.15% | 17.84% | 17.86% | 18.39% | 16.62% | 16.34% | 15.95% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $656,400K ÷ $4,246,100K
= 15.46%
The operating profit margin of FMC Corporation has shown some fluctuations over the past few years, starting at around 15.95% in March 31, 2020 and gradually increasing to peak at 19.06% by December 31, 2022. This improvement in profitability indicates strong operational efficiency and effective cost management by the company during this period.
However, there has been a noticeable decline in the operating profit margin from March 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024, dropping to 15.46%. This decline could be attributed to various factors such as increasing operating expenses, changes in revenue streams, or economic challenges faced by the company.
It is important for FMC Corporation to closely monitor its operating profit margin trends and identify the root causes of any fluctuations to ensure long-term financial stability and sustainability. By implementing strategic measures to optimize operational efficiency and control costs, the company can work towards maintaining a healthy operating profit margin in the future.
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Dec 31, 2024