Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 1,119,000 1,174,000 906,000 407,000 524,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 8,807,000 9,428,000 9,440,000 7,156,000 6,560,000
Operating profit margin 12.71% 12.45% 9.60% 5.69% 7.99%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $1,119,000K ÷ $8,807,000K
= 12.71%

The operating profit margin of Graphic Packaging Holding Company has shown fluctuations over the period from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The margin decreased from 7.99% in 2020 to 5.69% in 2021, reflecting a decrease in the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations. However, there was a notable improvement in 2022, with the operating profit margin increasing to 9.60%.

The trend continued to be positive in 2023 and 2024, with the operating profit margin reaching 12.45% and 12.71%, respectively. This indicates an enhancement in the company's operational efficiency and profitability during these later years.

Overall, the upward trend in the operating profit margin from 2021 onwards suggests that Graphic Packaging Holding Company has managed to improve its profitability and control its operating costs more effectively, potentially leading to stronger financial performance and shareholder value.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Graphic Packaging Holding Company
GPK
12.71%
Packaging Corp of America
PKG
13.93%
Smurfit WestRock plc
SW
4.77%
Sonoco Products Company
SON
10.37%