La-Z-Boy Incorporated (LZB)

Operating profit margin

Apr 27, 2024 Apr 29, 2023 Apr 30, 2022 Apr 24, 2021 Apr 25, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 150,796 211,439 206,756 136,736 118,762
Revenue US$ in thousands 2,047,030 2,349,430 2,356,810 1,734,240 1,703,980
Operating profit margin 7.37% 9.00% 8.77% 7.88% 6.97%

April 27, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $150,796K ÷ $2,047,030K
= 7.37%

The operating profit margin of La-Z-Boy Incorporated has shown some fluctuations over the past five years. In the most recent fiscal year ending on April 27, 2024, the operating profit margin was 7.37%, a decrease from the previous year's 9.00%. This indicates a decline in the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations compared to the prior year.

Looking at the trend over the past five years, the operating profit margin has generally been above 7%, with the highest margin of 9.00% recorded in the fiscal year ending on April 29, 2023. Despite some fluctuations, the company has maintained a relatively stable operating profit margin range between 6.97% to 9.00% during this period.

Overall, La-Z-Boy Incorporated has demonstrated a consistent ability to generate profits from its core operations, with the operating profit margin staying within a reasonable range over the past five years. However, the recent decrease in the operating profit margin compared to the prior year may require further analysis to understand the factors contributing to this decline and assess the company's financial performance.


Peer comparison

Apr 27, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
La-Z-Boy Incorporated
LZB
7.37%
Leggett & Platt Incorporated
LEG
-1.91%
Tempur Sealy International Inc
TPX
12.33%