Greenbrier Companies Inc (GBX)
Operating profit margin
| Aug 31, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Nov 30, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | Nov 30, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 | May 31, 2021 | Feb 28, 2021 | Nov 30, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 | Feb 29, 2020 | Nov 30, 2019 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 324,500 | 263,800 | 242,200 | 246,100 | 176,400 | 174,700 | 143,600 | 101,400 | 118,000 | 99,700 | 105,800 | 54,900 | 41,000 | 19,297 | 60,409 | 124,545 | 168,429 | 223,451 | 209,828 | 189,446 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 3,544,700 | 3,509,100 | 3,727,000 | 3,986,300 | 3,944,000 | 3,877,300 | 3,632,700 | 3,193,500 | 2,977,700 | 2,626,100 | 2,282,800 | 1,895,600 | 1,747,900 | 1,785,236 | 2,097,593 | 2,425,841 | 2,792,200 | 3,070,009 | 3,163,604 | 3,198,427 |
| Operating profit margin | 9.15% | 7.52% | 6.50% | 6.17% | 4.47% | 4.51% | 3.95% | 3.18% | 3.96% | 3.80% | 4.63% | 2.90% | 2.35% | 1.08% | 2.88% | 5.13% | 6.03% | 7.28% | 6.63% | 5.92% |
August 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $324,500K ÷ $3,544,700K
= 9.15%
The operating profit margin of Greenbrier Companies Inc has shown a fluctuating trend over the past few years. The ratio indicates the proportion of each dollar of revenue that translates into profit before interest and taxes.
In the most recent period ending August 31, 2024, the operating profit margin was 9.15%, representing a significant increase compared to the preceding periods. This suggests that the company was able to effectively control its operating expenses and generate higher profits relative to its revenue.
Looking back over the previous quarters, there is evidence of variability in the operating profit margin. The margin ranged from a low of 1.08% in May 2021 to a high of 9.15% in August 2024. This indicates that the company has experienced periods of both strong and weaker profitability in recent years.
Overall, the upward trend in the operating profit margin in the latest period is a positive sign of improved operational efficiency and profitability for Greenbrier Companies Inc. However, it is important for investors and stakeholders to monitor future financial performance to ensure sustainable profitability levels.
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Aug 31, 2024