Haverty Furniture Companies Inc (HVT)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Operating income US$ in thousands 67,126 117,839 118,250 111,504 27,774
Revenue US$ in thousands 867,570 1,048,700 1,013,110 783,124 803,578
Operating profit margin 7.74% 11.24% 11.67% 14.24% 3.46%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $67,126K ÷ $867,570K
= 7.74%

The operating profit margin of Haverty Furniture Companies Inc has exhibited variability over the past five years. In 2019, the operating profit margin was relatively low at 3.46%, indicating that the company generated $0.0346 in operating profit for every dollar of sales. The margin improved significantly in 2020 to 14.24%, showing a strong operational performance and efficient cost management. However, in the following years, the operating profit margins have declined, with 2021 and 2022 recording margins of 11.67% and 11.24% respectively. The most recent data for 2023 shows a further decrease to 7.74%, suggesting potential challenges or changes in the company's operating efficiency. This fluctuation in operating profit margins indicates the importance of monitoring cost structures and revenue generation strategies to sustain and enhance profitability in the competitive furniture industry.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
HVT
7.74%
RH
RH
12.91%