Lumen Technologies Inc (LUMN)
Operating profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 460,000 | -9,584,000 | 3,539,000 | 4,285,000 | 3,528,000 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 13,108,000 | 14,557,000 | 17,478,000 | 19,687,000 | 20,712,000 |
| Operating profit margin | 3.51% | -65.84% | 20.25% | 21.77% | 17.03% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $460,000K ÷ $13,108,000K
= 3.51%
The operating profit margin of Lumen Technologies Inc has shown fluctuations over the given period. It increased from 17.03% in December 31, 2020, to 21.77% in December 31, 2021, indicating an improvement in operational efficiency. However, in December 31, 2022, the operating profit margin decreased slightly to 20.25%.
A significant decline was observed in December 31, 2023, where the operating profit margin turned negative at -65.84%. This negative margin could be attributed to increased operating expenses or a decline in sales revenue relative to costs.
Finally, in December 31, 2024, the operating profit margin recovered to 3.51%, but it remained relatively lower compared to the initial years of the period under review. The fluctuation in operating profit margin suggests potential challenges in maintaining consistent profitability, possibly due to changing market conditions or internal operational factors.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024