H B Fuller Company (FUL)

Operating profit margin

Nov 30, 2024 Dec 2, 2023 Dec 3, 2022 Nov 27, 2021 Nov 28, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 348,220 355,137 322,718 252,612 218,317
Revenue US$ in thousands 3,568,740 3,510,930 3,749,180 3,278,030 2,790,270
Operating profit margin 9.76% 10.12% 8.61% 7.71% 7.82%

November 30, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $348,220K ÷ $3,568,740K
= 9.76%

H B Fuller Company's operating profit margin has shown a mixed trend over the past five years. Starting at 7.82% on November 28, 2020, the margin saw a slight decline to 7.71% by November 27, 2021. However, from there, there was a notable improvement in profitability, with the margin reaching 8.61% on December 3, 2022, and further increasing to 10.12% by December 2, 2023. Despite a slight decrease to 9.76% on November 30, 2024, the operating profit margin remains healthy overall, indicating effective cost management and operational efficiency within the company. The consistent focus on improving profitability is evident in the positive trajectory of the operating profit margin over the years.


Peer comparison

Nov 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
H B Fuller Company
FUL
9.76%
CSW Industrials Inc
CSWI
20.00%