Group 1 Automotive Inc (GPI)

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
Operating income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	857,600	885,500	915,500	965,800	995,500	1,015,900	1,034,200	1,047,900	1,091,400	1,079,100	1,046,000	1,027,300	895,000	815,400	755,700	568,900	486,100	432,500	328,700	346,837
Revenue (ttm)	US$ in thousands	19,934,500	18,868,300	18,352,000	18,214,200	17,873,700	17,462,600	16,920,900	16,507,600	16,222,000	15,642,700	14,988,500	14,543,600	13,709,200	13,209,800	12,740,300	11,171,200	10,852,000	10,973,200	11,051,800	11,926,190
Operating profit margin		4.30%	4.69%	4.99%	5.30%	5.57%	5.82%	6.11%	6.35%	6.73%	6.90%	6.98%	7.06%	6.53%	6.17%	5.93%	5.09%	4.48%	3.94%	2.97%	2.91%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $857,600K ÷ $19,934,500K
= 4.30%

Group 1 Automotive Inc's operating profit margin has shown fluctuations over the past several quarters, ranging from a low of 2.91% in March 2020 to a peak of 7.06% in March 2022. The trend has generally been positive from March 2020 to March 2022, indicating improving operational efficiency and profitability. However, there has been a slight decline in the operating profit margin since then, with a decrease to 4.30% by December 2024.

It is important to note that while the company's operating profit margin has experienced some volatility, it has generally remained within a moderate range, indicating a stable financial performance. Further analysis would be required to understand the specific factors driving these fluctuations and to assess the company's overall financial health and performance.