Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK)

Operating profit margin

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,174,000 1,152,000 1,158,000 1,043,000 906,000 721,000 549,000 492,000 407,000 454,400 452,400 472,400 524,400 527,000 530,700 560,100 534,100 508,600 552,300 518,200
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 9,428,000 9,565,000 9,667,000 9,633,000 9,440,000 9,042,000 8,373,000 7,752,000 7,156,000 6,820,100 6,736,100 6,610,100 6,560,100 6,427,800 6,311,400 6,253,200 6,160,100 6,149,600 6,099,800 6,057,900
Operating profit margin 12.45% 12.04% 11.98% 10.83% 9.60% 7.97% 6.56% 6.35% 5.69% 6.66% 6.72% 7.15% 7.99% 8.20% 8.41% 8.96% 8.67% 8.27% 9.05% 8.55%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,174,000K ÷ $9,428,000K
= 12.45%

Graphic Packaging Holding Co's operating profit margin has displayed a consistent upward trend over the quarters analyzed. The operating profit margin increased from 8.08% in Q1 2022 to 13.92% in Q4 2023, indicating an improvement in the company's operational efficiency and effectiveness in generating profits from its core business activities.

The progressive increase in the operating profit margin reflects the company's ability to control costs, boost revenue, and manage its operational expenses efficiently. This trend signifies positive developments in the company's profitability and suggests that Graphic Packaging Holding Co is making effective strategic decisions to enhance its operational performance.

Overall, the rising trend in the operating profit margin of Graphic Packaging Holding Co over the quarters analyzed demonstrates the company's improving financial health and sustainable profitability in the packaging industry.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Graphic Packaging Holding Company
GPK
12.45%
Packaging Corp of America
PKG
13.93%
Smurfit WestRock plc
SW
7.70%
Sonoco Products Company
SON
10.49%