Hawkins Inc (HWKN)

Operating profit margin

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 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 104,036 102,435 99,228 92,773 88,150 84,876 83,868 76,940 71,194 68,860 65,090 62,058 55,878 50,760 47,047 43,648 41,671 39,702 39,647 37,301
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 919,162 924,287 935,009 939,675 935,098 929,926 897,758 839,843 774,541 714,539 670,416 634,940 596,871 566,313 543,792 536,034 540,198 540,836 548,581 553,862
Operating profit margin 11.32% 11.08% 10.61% 9.87% 9.43% 9.13% 9.34% 9.16% 9.19% 9.64% 9.71% 9.77% 9.36% 8.96% 8.65% 8.14% 7.71% 7.34% 7.23% 6.73%

March 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $104,036K ÷ $919,162K
= 11.32%

Hawkins Inc's operating profit margin has shown a fluctuating trend over the past several quarters. The margin has generally been above 9%, indicating a healthy level of profitability. In the most recent quarter, ending March 31, 2024, the operating profit margin improved to 11.32%, which is the highest in the provided data series. This suggests that the company has been effectively managing its operating expenses relative to its revenue.

Looking at the trend, the operating profit margin has been gradually increasing from a low of 6.73% in June 2019 to the current level of 11.32% in March 2024. This improvement indicates that Hawkins Inc has been able to enhance its operational efficiency and optimize its cost structure over time.

It is important for the company to sustain or further improve its operating profit margin to ensure long-term profitability and financial sustainability. Monitoring expenses closely and focusing on revenue growth strategies can help Hawkins Inc maintain its profitability levels in the future.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Hawkins Inc
HWKN
11.32%
Ashland Global Holdings Inc
ASH
5.47%