Matson Inc (MATX)

Operating profit margin

		Dec 31, 2024	Sep 30, 2024	Jun 30, 2024	Mar 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Sep 30, 2023	Jun 30, 2023	Mar 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Sep 30, 2022	Jun 30, 2022	Mar 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Sep 30, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	Mar 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020	Sep 30, 2020	Jun 30, 2020	Mar 31, 2020
Operating income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	549,700	477,500	367,300	340,600	342,800	360,100	494,000	890,400	1,284,300	1,667,200	1,779,100	1,499,900	1,187,500	829,700	550,200	387,500	280,300	188,000	144,800	124,600
Revenue (ttm)	US$ in thousands	3,421,800	3,320,400	3,185,900	3,111,900	3,094,600	3,107,300	3,394,600	3,882,300	4,343,000	4,808,400	4,765,200	4,379,000	3,925,300	3,358,400	2,932,000	2,581,200	2,383,300	2,223,900	2,150,800	2,184,600
Operating profit margin		16.06%	14.38%	11.53%	10.95%	11.08%	11.59%	14.55%	22.93%	29.57%	34.67%	37.34%	34.25%	30.25%	24.71%	18.77%	15.01%	11.76%	8.45%	6.73%	5.70%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $549,700K ÷ $3,421,800K
= 16.06%

Matson Inc's operating profit margin has demonstrated fluctuations over the past five years. The margin started at 5.70% in March 2020, gradually increasing to 37.34% by June 2022. This upward trend peaked at 37.34% in June 2022 before experiencing a decline to 11.53% in June 2024. As of December 31, 2024, the operating profit margin stands at 16.06%.

The operating profit margin serves as a key indicator of Matson Inc's operational efficiency and profitability. The fluctuation in this metric suggests potential changes in the company's cost structure, pricing strategies, or operational performance. Further analysis would be required to understand the factors driving these fluctuations and their implications for the company's financial health and performance.