Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc (GPRE)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands -47,459 -61,578 -98,948 25,508 -122,696
Revenue US$ in thousands 2,458,800 3,295,740 3,662,850 2,827,170 1,923,720
Operating profit margin -1.93% -1.87% -2.70% 0.90% -6.38%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $-47,459K ÷ $2,458,800K
= -1.93%

The operating profit margin of Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc has shown fluctuations over the past five years.

In December 2020, the operating profit margin was negative at -6.38%, indicating that the company's operating expenses exceeded its operating income.

By December 2021, the operating profit margin improved to 0.90%, moving into positive territory, suggesting better cost management or increased revenue generation.

However, by December 2022, the operating profit margin declined to -2.70%, showing a decrease in profitability compared to the previous year.

In December 2023 and December 2024, the operating profit margin continued to be negative at -1.87% and -1.93% respectively, indicating ongoing challenges in controlling operating expenses relative to revenue.

Overall, the company's operating profit margin performance suggests a mix of improvements and setbacks in managing operating costs and generating operating income over the analyzed period.