Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU)
Operating profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 87,700 | 95,800 | -73,800 | -66,800 | 35,000 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 3,024,000 | 3,087,000 | 3,427,900 | 2,622,000 | 1,172,700 |
| Operating profit margin | 2.90% | 3.10% | -2.15% | -2.55% | 2.98% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $87,700K ÷ $3,024,000K
= 2.90%
Based on the data provided, Kaiser Aluminum Corporation's operating profit margin has exhibited some fluctuations over the past five years.
In December 2020, the operating profit margin stood at 2.98%, indicating that the company generated $0.0298 in operating profit for every dollar of revenue. This suggests a decent level of profitability.
However, in the subsequent years, the operating profit margin turned negative. In December 2021, the margin was -2.55%, implying that the company incurred operating losses. This negative trend continued into December 2022 with an operating profit margin of -2.15%.
The company managed to reverse this negative trend in December 2023, achieving an operating profit margin of 3.10%. This indicates a significant improvement in profitability, with the company generating $0.031 in operating profit for every dollar of revenue.
By December 2024, the operating profit margin slightly decreased to 2.90%, still above the levels seen in the negative years.
Overall, Kaiser Aluminum Corporation's operating profit margin has shown volatility, with a mix of positive and negative margins. It is crucial for the company to monitor and manage its costs effectively to sustain and enhance its profitability in the future.
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Dec 31, 2024