Fox Corp Class A (FOXA)

Operating profit margin

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 398,000 315,000 246,000 378,000 604,000 827,000 825,000 659,000 654,000 3,144,000 3,384,000 3,523,000 3,725,000 2,369,000 2,385,000 2,366,000 2,132,000 3,111,000 3,065,000 3,353,000
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 13,995,000 13,934,000 14,571,000 14,954,000 14,913,000 15,016,000 14,351,000 14,150,000 13,974,000 13,546,000 13,397,000 13,140,000 12,909,000 12,437,000 12,662,000 12,353,000 12,303,000 12,398,000 11,710,000 11,515,000
Operating profit margin 2.84% 2.26% 1.69% 2.53% 4.05% 5.51% 5.75% 4.66% 4.68% 23.21% 25.26% 26.81% 28.86% 19.05% 18.84% 19.15% 17.33% 25.09% 26.17% 29.12%

June 30, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $398,000K ÷ $13,995,000K
= 2.84%

The operating profit margin of Fox Corp Class A has exhibited fluctuations over the past several quarters. The margin ranged from a low of 1.69% in December 2023 to a high of 29.12% in December 2019. The trend indicates some variability in the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations.

The company experienced a significant decline in operating profit margin from the first quarter of 2022 to the first quarter of 2023, dropping from 26.81% to 5.51%. This decline could indicate a deterioration in the efficiency of the company's operations or increased costs impacting profitability.

Subsequently, Fox Corp Class A managed to improve its operating profit margin, reaching a peak of 23.21% in the first quarter of 2022 before facing another decline. The most recent data shows a margin of 2.84% in the second quarter of 2024, which may raise concerns about the company's ability to maintain profitability levels.

Overall, the company's operating profit margin trend suggests fluctuations in its operational efficiency and cost management. Investors and stakeholders may need to closely monitor future financial reports to assess the company's performance and sustainability of profit generation.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2024