International Seaways Inc (INSW)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 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
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 428,944 505,913 519,101 559,219 590,145 700,907 715,153 628,697 441,953 194,392 8,895 -87,346 -92,277 -187,235 -107,956 -20,838 43,999 187,020 170,463 97,447
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 951,613 1,007,734 829,787 864,581 877,310 964,733 1,154,319 1,050,313 864,665 621,178 469,165 377,539 322,813 284,846 299,913 343,067 421,648 488,967 460,362 389,647
Operating profit margin 45.08% 50.20% 62.56% 64.68% 67.27% 72.65% 61.95% 59.86% 51.11% 31.29% 1.90% -23.14% -28.59% -65.73% -36.00% -6.07% 10.44% 38.25% 37.03% 25.01%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $428,944K ÷ $951,613K
= 45.08%

The operating profit margin of International Seaways Inc has shown significant fluctuations over the periods analyzed. It started at a healthy level in March 2020 at 25.01% and increased to 38.25% by September 2020, indicating efficient cost management and strong operational performance. However, there was a notable decline by December 2020 to 10.44%, which might have been due to various factors impacting the company's profitability.

The following periods reflected a downward trend in the operating profit margin, with negative margins observed from March 2021 to June 2022. These negative margins suggest that the company's operating expenses exceeded its operating income during these periods, signaling potential financial challenges or operational inefficiencies.

Subsequently, there was a significant turnaround in the operating profit margin from September 2022 onwards, with a sharp increase to 72.65% by September 2023. This substantial improvement indicates successful cost containment measures or revenue enhancements implemented by the company during this period.

However, the operating profit margin showed a slight decrease by the end of December 2024, settling at 45.08%. Although this level is lower than the peak observed in September 2023, it still represents a healthy margin, showcasing International Seaways Inc's ability to generate profits from its core business operations.

Overall, the analysis of the operating profit margin for International Seaways Inc reveals a mix of positive and challenging periods, highlighting the company's resilience in navigating through varying market conditions and its efforts to enhance operational efficiency to drive profitability.