Matson Inc (MATX)
Operating profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 551,300 | 340,600 | 1,353,600 | 1,187,500 | 280,300 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 3,421,800 | 3,094,600 | 4,343,000 | 3,925,300 | 2,383,300 |
| Operating profit margin | 16.11% | 11.01% | 31.17% | 30.25% | 11.76% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $551,300K ÷ $3,421,800K
= 16.11%
Matson Inc's operating profit margin has displayed fluctuations over the past five years. The margin stood at 11.76% on December 31, 2020, reflecting the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations. Subsequently, there was a significant increase to 30.25% by December 31, 2021, indicating improved operational efficiency or cost management.
The trend continued upward in the following year, reaching 31.17% by December 31, 2022. This may suggest enhanced profitability through increased revenue or decreased operating expenses. However, there was a notable decrease in the operating profit margin to 11.01% by December 31, 2023, which could be a result of various factors such as economic conditions or company-specific challenges.
In the most recent year, the operating profit margin recovered somewhat to 16.11% by December 31, 2024. It is essential for Matson Inc to further analyze the reasons behind these fluctuations to identify areas for improvement and sustainably enhance profitability in the future.
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Dec 31, 2024