Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (HPE)
Operating profit margin
| Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 2,190,000 | 2,004,000 | 1,928,000 | 2,023,000 | 2,089,000 | 1,243,000 | 1,238,000 | 925,000 | 782,000 | 1,471,000 | 1,287,000 | 1,358,000 | 1,132,000 | 927,000 | 657,000 | -455,000 | -329,000 | -14,000 | -102,000 | 1,166,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 30,127,000 | 29,020,000 | 28,312,000 | 28,081,000 | 29,135,000 | 29,655,000 | 29,604,000 | 29,344,000 | 28,496,000 | 27,979,000 | 27,925,000 | 27,912,000 | 27,784,000 | 27,638,000 | 27,557,000 | 26,866,000 | 26,982,000 | 26,989,000 | 27,390,000 | 28,531,000 |
| Operating profit margin | 7.27% | 6.91% | 6.81% | 7.20% | 7.17% | 4.19% | 4.18% | 3.15% | 2.74% | 5.26% | 4.61% | 4.87% | 4.07% | 3.35% | 2.38% | -1.69% | -1.22% | -0.05% | -0.37% | 4.09% |
October 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $2,190,000K ÷ $30,127,000K
= 7.27%
Over the past few quarters, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co has demonstrated varied performance in terms of its operating profit margin. The operating profit margin has fluctuated between a low of -1.69% in January 2021 to a high of 7.27% in October 2024. The company's operating profit margin has shown a general improvement trend since January 2021, with occasional dips.
The operating profit margin peaked at 7.27% in October 2024, indicating that the company was able to generate a higher proportion of profit from its core operations relative to its revenue during that period. This could suggest effective cost management or improved revenue generation strategies.
Conversely, the operating profit margin hit a low of -1.69% in January 2021, reflecting a situation where the company's operating expenses exceeded its operating income. This could be a cause for concern as it points to a period of significant financial challenges for the company.
Overall, the trend in Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co's operating profit margin reflects both positive and negative fluctuations, highlighting the importance of monitoring operational efficiency and profitability closely. It will be essential for the company to continue focusing on strategies that sustain or enhance its operating profit margins to ensure long-term financial health and stability.
Peer comparison
Oct 31, 2024
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co Operating Profit Margin (Quarterly Data)