Greenbrier Companies Inc (GBX)
Operating profit margin
| 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 | Aug 31, 2019 | May 31, 2019 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 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 | 184,116 | 166,831 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 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 | 3,033,591 | 2,808,552 |
| Operating profit margin | 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% | 6.07% | 5.94% |
February 29, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $242,200K ÷ $3,727,000K
= 6.50%
Greenbrier Companies Inc's operating profit margin has shown some fluctuations over the past few quarters. In the most recent period ending February 29, 2024, the operating profit margin increased to 6.50%, indicating that the company was able to generate 6.50 cents of operating profit for every dollar of sales. This is an improvement compared to the preceding quarter.
The operating profit margin had previously been relatively stable around the 3-5% range but experienced a noticeable increase starting from the quarter ending May 31, 2021. This upward trend in the operating profit margin suggests that Greenbrier Companies Inc has been able to control its operating expenses more effectively and/or improve its operational efficiency.
However, it is important to note that there was a considerable dip in the operating profit margin in the quarter ending May 31, 2021, followed by a gradual recovery. This decline may have been influenced by various factors such as increased costs, changes in pricing strategies, or fluctuations in demand.
Overall, the increasing trend in Greenbrier Companies Inc's operating profit margin indicates positive operational performance and management efficiency. It would be important for the company to sustain or further improve this margin to ensure long-term profitability and financial health.
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Feb 29, 2024