Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)
Operating profit margin
| Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 2, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Feb 3, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 10,466,000 | 11,557,000 | 11,557,000 | 10,159,000 | 10,159,000 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 83,674,000 | 84,974,000 | 86,377,000 | 95,481,000 | 97,059,000 |
| Operating profit margin | 12.51% | 13.60% | 13.38% | 10.64% | 10.47% |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $10,466,000K ÷ $83,674,000K
= 12.51%
Operating profit margin is a key financial metric that indicates the efficiency of a company in generating profits from its core operations. For Lowe's Companies Inc, the operating profit margin has shown a steady increase from January 31, 2023, with a margin of 10.47%, to February 2, 2024, reaching 13.60%. This upward trend suggests that Lowe's has been effectively managing its operating expenses and improving operational efficiency. However, there was a slight dip in the operating profit margin for January 31, 2025, to 12.51%, which may indicate some challenges faced by the company during that period. Overall, the consistent improvement in operating profit margin demonstrates Lowe's ability to effectively control costs and maximize profits from its core business activities.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2025