Warrior Met Coal Inc (HCC)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Operating income US$ in thousands 541,406 801,424 243,753 -27,139 383,392
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,703,690 1,735,450 1,045,640 784,294 1,279,610
Operating profit margin 31.78% 46.18% 23.31% -3.46% 29.96%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $541,406K ÷ $1,703,690K
= 31.78%

Warrior Met Coal Inc's operating profit margin has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past five years. In 2023, the operating profit margin stood at 32.79%, marking a decrease from the previous year's figure of 48.14%. Despite this decline, the company's profitability remained strong compared to earlier years, such as 2020 when they experienced a negative operating profit margin of -3.47%.

The operating profit margin in 2023 indicates that Warrior Met Coal Inc is effectively managing its operating expenses relative to its revenue, albeit at a slightly lower efficiency compared to 2022. This metric suggests that the company is generating a healthy level of operating profit from its core operations. It is important for Warrior Met Coal Inc to monitor and potentially improve its operating efficiency to ensure sustained profitability in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Warrior Met Coal Inc
HCC
31.78%
Consol Energy Inc
CEIX
38.53%