Warrior Met Coal Inc (HCC)

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 254,889 392,654 461,289 480,824 541,406 525,458 542,143 824,235 801,424 868,076 794,884 419,523 243,753 21,715 -44,056 -46,557 -27,139 34,710 103,836 257,112
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,532,254 1,639,102 1,722,717 1,705,199 1,703,690 1,643,400 1,621,481 1,866,718 1,722,254 1,783,131 1,595,163 1,197,238 1,045,656 853,009 831,310 768,151 783,157 775,805 888,048 1,139,650
Operating profit margin 16.63% 23.96% 26.78% 28.20% 31.78% 31.97% 33.44% 44.15% 46.53% 48.68% 49.83% 35.04% 23.31% 2.55% -5.30% -6.06% -3.47% 4.47% 11.69% 22.56%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $254,889K ÷ $1,532,254K
= 16.63%

Warrior Met Coal Inc's operating profit margin has experienced fluctuations over the past few years, as indicated by the provided data. The operating profit margin started positively in March 2020 at 22.56%, indicating the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations.

However, the margin declined in the following quarters, reaching a low of -6.06% in March 2021, signifying a period of financial difficulty or inefficiency for the company. Subsequently, there was a gradual recovery, with the operating profit margin turning positive again in September 2021 at 2.55%.

From December 2021 to June 2022, there was a notable improvement in the operating profit margin, reflecting the company's successful efforts to enhance operational efficiency and profitability. The margin peaked at 49.83% in June 2022, showcasing a significant increase in profitability.

Although there was a slight decline in the operating profit margin in the subsequent quarters, it remained relatively healthy, staying above 20% until December 2024. The margin stood at 16.63% in December 2024, indicating a somewhat lower profitability compared to the peak periods but still demonstrating stability.

Overall, Warrior Met Coal Inc's operating profit margin has shown resilience and ability to recover from past challenges, with a generally positive trend in profitability over the analyzed period.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Warrior Met Coal Inc
HCC
16.63%
Consol Energy Inc
CEIX
38.47%