International Paper (IP)
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 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,959,000 | 6,177,000 | 6,289,000 | 6,540,000 | 6,582,000 | 6,529,000 | 6,555,000 | 6,360,000 | 6,352,000 | 6,455,000 | 6,438,000 | 6,476,000 | 6,648,000 | 6,055,000 | 6,283,000 | 6,484,000 | 6,572,000 | 7,028,000 | 7,065,000 | 7,133,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 18,777,000 | 19,226,000 | 19,950,000 | 20,642,000 | 20,895,000 | 20,848,000 | 21,191,000 | 21,565,000 | 21,742,000 | 21,895,000 | 21,286,000 | 20,347,000 | 20,237,000 | 20,497,000 | 20,929,000 | 21,724,000 | 21,999,000 | 22,451,000 | 22,774,000 | 28,762,000 |
| Operating profit margin | 10.43% | 32.13% | 31.52% | 31.68% | 31.50% | 31.32% | 30.93% | 29.49% | 29.22% | 29.48% | 30.25% | 31.83% | 32.85% | 29.54% | 30.02% | 29.85% | 29.87% | 31.30% | 31.02% | 24.80% |
December 31, 2023 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,959,000K ÷ $18,777,000K
= 10.43%
The operating profit margin of International Paper Co. has shown some fluctuations over the past eight quarters. In Q4 2023, the operating profit margin was at 4.05%, which was lower compared to the previous three quarters where it ranged from 6.90% to 8.19%. This indicates a significant decrease in profitability in the most recent quarter.
However, when compared to the same quarter in the previous year (Q4 2022), the operating profit margin has shown a slight decline from 8.29% to 4.05%, indicating a decrease in profitability year-over-year.
Overall, the trend in the operating profit margin of International Paper Co. over the past eight quarters suggests some variability, with potential factors impacting profitability such as changes in costs, pricing strategies, efficiency improvements, or external market conditions. Further analysis and monitoring of the company's financial performance would be necessary to fully understand the reasons behind these fluctuations in operating profit margin.
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Dec 31, 2023