Koppers Holdings Inc (KOP)
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 | 195,200 | 185,600 | 175,100 | 149,800 | 137,700 | 153,800 | 135,600 | 150,800 | 156,500 | 147,600 | 181,600 | 187,000 | 156,700 | 146,200 | 124,200 | 112,600 | 123,300 | 112,600 | 107,200 | 91,400 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 2,083,200 | 2,057,800 | 2,051,100 | 1,985,600 | 1,935,700 | 1,860,900 | 1,750,800 | 1,690,300 | 1,638,100 | 1,625,600 | 1,636,700 | 1,629,600 | 1,620,200 | 1,630,600 | 1,664,300 | 1,694,300 | 1,724,600 | 1,756,800 | 1,725,000 | 1,692,700 |
| Operating profit margin | 9.37% | 9.02% | 8.54% | 7.54% | 7.11% | 8.26% | 7.75% | 8.92% | 9.55% | 9.08% | 11.10% | 11.48% | 9.67% | 8.97% | 7.46% | 6.65% | 7.15% | 6.41% | 6.21% | 5.40% |
December 31, 2023 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $195,200K ÷ $2,083,200K
= 9.37%
The operating profit margin of Koppers Holdings Inc has shown a generally positive trend over the past eight quarters. It increased from 6.83% in Q4 2022 to 8.98% in Q4 2023, indicating a consistent improvement in the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations.
Although there were fluctuations in the operating profit margin during the period, the overall trend is upward, reflecting the company's efficiency in managing its operating expenses and generating revenue. The company's ability to maintain an operating profit margin above 8% for the last three quarters is particularly noteworthy, as it demonstrates sustained profitability and operational effectiveness.
The gradual improvement in the operating profit margin over time suggests that Koppers Holdings Inc has been successful in optimizing its operational efficiency and controlling costs, which has positively impacted its profitability. This trend may indicate that the company is effectively managing its resources and operations to enhance its financial performance and create value for its stakeholders.
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Dec 31, 2023