General Dynamics Corporation (GD)
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 | 4,796,000 | 4,661,000 | 4,537,000 | 4,343,000 | 4,245,000 | 4,184,000 | 4,225,000 | 4,241,000 | 4,211,000 | 4,170,000 | 4,152,000 | 4,133,000 | 4,163,000 | 4,270,000 | 4,262,000 | 4,137,000 | 4,133,000 | 4,090,000 | 4,234,000 | 4,490,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 47,716,000 | 46,063,000 | 44,960,000 | 43,131,000 | 42,272,000 | 41,469,000 | 40,872,000 | 39,903,000 | 39,407,000 | 38,900,000 | 38,480,000 | 38,497,000 | 38,469,000 | 38,684,000 | 38,528,000 | 38,549,000 | 37,925,000 | 38,199,000 | 38,536,000 | 38,844,000 |
| Operating profit margin | 10.05% | 10.12% | 10.09% | 10.07% | 10.04% | 10.09% | 10.34% | 10.63% | 10.69% | 10.72% | 10.79% | 10.74% | 10.82% | 11.04% | 11.06% | 10.73% | 10.90% | 10.71% | 10.99% | 11.56% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $4,796,000K ÷ $47,716,000K
= 10.05%
General Dynamics Corporation's operating profit margin has shown some fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The operating profit margin started at 11.56% in March 2020 and reached its peak at 11.06% in June 2021. However, it experienced a slight downward trend since then, with some quarterly variations but generally remaining around the 10-11% range.
A higher operating profit margin indicates that the company is efficient in managing its operating expenses relative to its revenue. The overall stability of General Dynamics Corporation's operating profit margin suggests that the company has been successful in controlling costs and generating profits from its core business operations. However, it is important for the company to monitor and manage any downward trends to ensure sustained profitability and operational efficiency.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024
See also:
General Dynamics Corporation Operating Profit Margin (Quarterly Data)