MKS Instruments Inc (MKSI)
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 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 497,000 | 385,000 | 375,000 | -1,448,000 | -1,553,000 | -1,414,000 | -1,414,000 | 446,000 | 617,000 | 636,000 | 693,000 | 715,000 | 699,000 | 663,700 | 605,100 | 519,900 | 453,800 | 373,200 | 323,600 | 286,700 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 3,362,000 | 3,227,000 | 3,177,000 | 3,322,000 | 3,259,000 | 3,467,000 | 3,500,000 | 3,343,000 | 3,377,000 | 3,132,600 | 2,994,200 | 2,979,700 | 2,924,200 | 2,826,800 | 2,674,400 | 2,468,000 | 2,307,300 | 2,146,751 | 2,019,233 | 1,943,569 |
| Operating profit margin | 14.78% | 11.93% | 11.80% | -43.59% | -47.65% | -40.78% | -40.40% | 13.34% | 18.27% | 20.30% | 23.14% | 24.00% | 23.90% | 23.48% | 22.63% | 21.07% | 19.67% | 17.38% | 16.03% | 14.75% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $497,000K ÷ $3,362,000K
= 14.78%
The operating profit margin of MKS Instruments Inc has demonstrated significant variability over the past few years. It improved steadily from March 2020 to March 2022, indicating effective cost management and revenue generation. The peak operating profit margin of 24.00% in March 2022 indicated strong operational performance.
However, starting from June 2022, the operating profit margin began to decline, dropping to 18.27% by December 2022. This downward trend continued into the following year, with negative operating profit margins recorded in June 2023, September 2023, and December 2023. These negative margins suggest that the company's operating expenses exceeded its operating income during these periods, raising concerns about its financial health.
The operating profit margin showed signs of recovery in the subsequent periods, reaching 14.78% by December 2024. While this represents an improvement from the negative margins, it is still below the peak levels observed earlier. Overall, the fluctuating operating profit margins of MKS Instruments Inc indicate a period of financial challenges followed by a gradual recovery, highlighting the importance of monitoring and managing operational efficiency and profitability.
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Dec 31, 2024