Howmet Aerospace Inc (HWM)

Operating profit margin

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 Mar 31, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,203,000 1,097,000 1,018,000 974,000 919,000 846,000 823,000 789,000 748,000 822,000 690,000 557,000 626,000 690,000 873,000 623,000 739,000 227,000 316,000 816,000
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 6,433,000 6,183,000 5,969,000 5,711,000 5,433,000 5,204,000 4,929,000 4,699,000 4,565,000 4,582,000 4,540,000 4,551,000 6,523,000 8,686,000 11,183,000 13,758,000 14,192,000 14,263,000 14,228,000 14,110,000
Operating profit margin 18.70% 17.74% 17.05% 17.05% 16.92% 16.26% 16.70% 16.79% 16.39% 17.94% 15.20% 12.24% 9.60% 7.94% 7.81% 4.53% 5.21% 1.59% 2.22% 5.78%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,203,000K ÷ $6,433,000K
= 18.70%

Based on the data provided, the operating profit margin of Howmet Aerospace Inc has shown relatively stable performance over the past eight quarters. The operating profit margin has ranged from 17.04% to 18.46% during this period.

In Q4 2023, the operating profit margin reached its peak at 18.46%, representing the highest level of profitability during the analyzed quarters. Conversely, the lowest operating profit margin was recorded in Q3 2022 at 17.04%.

Overall, the operating profit margin of Howmet Aerospace Inc has generally remained above 17% throughout the quarters, indicating that the company has been effectively managing its operating expenses relative to its revenue. This stable performance suggests that Howmet Aerospace Inc has maintained a consistent level of profitability over the analyzed period.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Howmet Aerospace Inc
HWM
18.70%
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3.14%
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22.08%
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