GMS Inc (GMS)

Operating profit margin

Apr 30, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Oct 31, 2023 Jul 31, 2023 Apr 30, 2023 Jan 31, 2023 Oct 31, 2022 Jul 31, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jan 31, 2022 Oct 31, 2021 Jul 31, 2021 Apr 30, 2021 Jan 31, 2021 Oct 31, 2020 Jul 31, 2020 Apr 30, 2020 Jan 31, 2020 Oct 31, 2019 Jul 31, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 442,840 456,653 473,877 502,359 505,211 507,283 500,816 459,472 418,918 361,264 297,200 234,738 190,949 97,234 94,983 100,027 99,526 171,153 166,312 163,889
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 5,503,050 5,394,120 5,370,190 5,380,100 5,329,640 5,314,190 5,233,030 4,952,480 4,634,950 4,278,503 3,876,060 3,538,350 3,298,880 3,137,527 3,147,690 3,196,755 3,241,333 3,250,632 3,213,184 3,185,086
Operating profit margin 8.05% 8.47% 8.82% 9.34% 9.48% 9.55% 9.57% 9.28% 9.04% 8.44% 7.67% 6.63% 5.79% 3.10% 3.02% 3.13% 3.07% 5.27% 5.18% 5.15%

April 30, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $442,840K ÷ $5,503,050K
= 8.05%

The operating profit margin of GMS Inc has shown a fluctuating trend over the past few years. It started at 5.15% in October 2019, gradually increased to reach a peak of 9.57% in January 2023, and then experienced some slight fluctuations before slightly declining to 8.05% in April 2024.

Overall, the operating profit margin has generally been above 5% in recent years, indicating that the company has been able to generate a reasonable level of operating profit relative to its revenues. However, there have been some variations in the margin, which may be influenced by changes in operating expenses, cost of goods sold, or other factors impacting profitability.

It is important for GMS Inc to closely monitor its operating profit margin and identify the underlying reasons for any fluctuations to ensure sustainable and profitable operations in the future.


Peer comparison

Apr 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
GMS Inc
GMS
8.05%
Boise Cascad Llc
BCC
9.16%