Helmerich and Payne Inc (HP)

Operating profit margin

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 Dec 31, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 451,899 439,072 476,501 541,134 561,889 544,968 429,948 232,126 45,292 -128,542 -239,631 -377,937 -428,549 -406,943 -387,160 -744,778 -620,187 -505,736 -616,026 -2,339
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,756,607 2,722,420 2,748,652 2,829,931 2,872,421 2,844,147 2,670,424 2,368,799 2,058,944 1,771,419 1,553,399 1,381,973 1,218,568 1,083,028 1,068,179 1,405,647 1,773,927 2,214,710 2,585,320 2,672,549
Operating profit margin 16.39% 16.13% 17.34% 19.12% 19.56% 19.16% 16.10% 9.80% 2.20% -7.26% -15.43% -27.35% -35.17% -37.57% -36.24% -52.98% -34.96% -22.84% -23.83% -0.09%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $451,899K ÷ $2,756,607K
= 16.39%

The operating profit margin of Helmerich and Payne Inc has shown fluctuating trends over the past few years. In the most recent quarter, ending on September 30, 2024, the operating profit margin was 16.39%. This represents a slight improvement from the previous quarter (June 30, 2024) where the margin was 16.13%.

Looking further back, the operating profit margin experienced a significant decline in the last quarter of 2021, dropping to -27.35%. However, over the course of 2022 and into 2023, there was a gradual recovery in the operating profit margin, with positive figures returning.

Overall, the operating profit margin trend indicates a period of volatility and challenges for the company, especially in 2021. The recent improvements in profitability are a positive sign, but sustained efforts may be needed to stabilize and further enhance the margin in the future.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Helmerich and Payne Inc
HP
16.39%
Nabors Industries Ltd
NBR
15.35%
Patterson-UTI Energy Inc
PTEN
8.59%
Valaris Ltd
VAL
3.00%