Lancaster Colony Corporation (LANC)

Operating profit margin

Jun 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 199,363 141,508 111,911 185,852 175,948
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,871,720 1,822,640 1,676,360 1,466,850 1,334,000
Operating profit margin 10.65% 7.76% 6.68% 12.67% 13.19%

June 30, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $199,363K ÷ $1,871,720K
= 10.65%

Lancaster Colony Corporation's operating profit margin has exhibited some fluctuation over the past five years. The margin stood at 10.65% as of June 30, 2024, showing an increase from the preceding year's 7.76%. However, this current figure is lower than the levels observed in the preceding years, indicating a potential trend reversal. The company achieved its highest operating profit margin in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, at 13.19%, which has since declined. It is essential for stakeholders to further investigate the factors contributing to these fluctuations in operating profit margin to determine the underlying drivers of the company's financial performance.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Lancaster Colony Corporation
LANC
10.65%
Kraft Heinz Co
KHC
17.81%
Lamb Weston Holdings Inc
LW
16.49%
Treehouse Foods Inc
THS
4.28%