Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR)

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 194,706 213,946 221,746 220,092 214,495 112,631 97,722 72,830 52,304 136,661 128,062 134,975 150,466 154,427 153,276 116,698 59,360 44,929 -4,432 13,861
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,838,723 1,807,300 1,831,773 1,857,826 1,882,612 1,892,565 1,899,214 1,897,711 1,880,954 1,865,850 1,827,228 1,779,037 1,740,473 1,678,776 1,593,852 1,442,077 1,384,720 1,398,527 1,359,589 1,286,904
Operating profit margin 10.59% 11.84% 12.11% 11.85% 11.39% 5.95% 5.15% 3.84% 2.78% 7.32% 7.01% 7.59% 8.65% 9.20% 9.62% 8.09% 4.29% 3.21% -0.33% 1.08%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $194,706K ÷ $1,838,723K
= 10.59%

Quaker Chemical Corporation's operating profit margin has shown fluctuations over the period under consideration. The trend indicates that the operating profit margin has generally been on an upward trajectory from March 31, 2020, when it stood at 1.08%, reaching a peak of 12.11% on June 30, 2024.

There were instances where the operating profit margin experienced a decline, such as the negative margin of -0.33% on June 30, 2020, and the decrease to 2.78% on December 31, 2022. However, the overall trend suggests an improvement in the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations.

It is essential to monitor this metric closely to ensure sustained profitability and efficiency in Quaker Chemical Corporation's operations. Further analysis and comparison with industry benchmarks would provide a more comprehensive understanding of the company's performance in terms of operating profit margin.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Quaker Chemical Corporation
KWR
10.59%
Valvoline Inc
VVV
22.13%