Hologic Inc (HOLX)

Operating profit margin

Sep 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2020 Sep 30, 2019
Operating income US$ in thousands 668,400 1,640,200 2,480,300 1,105,000 -123,800
Revenue US$ in thousands 4,030,400 4,862,800 5,632,300 3,776,400 3,367,300
Operating profit margin 16.58% 33.73% 44.04% 29.26% -3.68%

September 30, 2023 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $668,400K ÷ $4,030,400K
= 16.58%

The operating profit margin of Hologic, Inc. has displayed fluctuations over the past five years. In 2019, the margin stood at 16.78% before experiencing a significant increase to 30.47% in 2020. Subsequently, there was a further substantial rise to 44.08% in 2021. However, the margin then declined to 33.89% in 2022 and further decreased to 23.35% in 2023. These fluctuations indicate that the company's ability to generate profits from its core business operations has varied over the years, and may warrant further investigation into the factors driving these changes.

The downward trend from 2021 to 2023 suggests that Hologic, Inc. may be facing challenges in maintaining its profitability levels. It would be prudent to assess the company's cost management, pricing strategies, and revenue growth to better understand the dynamics behind the fluctuating operating profit margin. Additionally, an analysis of industry benchmarks and competitors' performance could provide valuable insights into the company's relative standing within the market.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Hologic Inc
HOLX
16.58%
GE HealthCare Technologies Inc.
GEHC
12.85%