Jack In The Box Inc (JACK)

Operating profit margin

		Sep 30, 2024	Sep 30, 2023	Sep 30, 2022	Sep 30, 2021	Sep 30, 2020
Operating income	US$ in thousands	82,536	278,753	248,270	289,946	230,584
Revenue	US$ in thousands	1,571,310	1,692,310	1,468,080	1,143,670	1,021,510
Operating profit margin		5.25%	16.47%	16.91%	25.35%	22.57%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $82,536K ÷ $1,571,310K
= 5.25%

The operating profit margin of Jack In The Box Inc has decreased from 22.57% in 2020 to 5.25% in 2024. This downward trend may indicate declining efficiency in generating profits from operations, possibly due to increasing costs or lower revenue. The significant drop in operating profit margin over the past few years raises concerns about the company's ability to maintain profitability levels and effectively manage its operating expenses. Further analysis is recommended to identify the root causes of this decline and to strategize for future improvement in operational performance.