Mueller Industries Inc (MLI)

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 770,389 735,691 710,002 710,696 756,377 811,230 835,384 880,076 863,671 845,399 873,584 776,006 655,845 548,708 384,585 279,067 245,838 225,283 202,308 201,534
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 3,768,766 3,577,607 3,399,568 3,298,807 3,420,345 3,565,549 3,690,587 3,943,643 3,982,451 4,061,227 4,098,645 3,961,195 3,769,343 3,488,837 3,125,694 2,613,272 2,398,043 2,266,031 2,255,528 2,421,754
Operating profit margin 20.44% 20.56% 20.89% 21.54% 22.11% 22.75% 22.64% 22.32% 21.69% 20.82% 21.31% 19.59% 17.40% 15.73% 12.30% 10.68% 10.25% 9.94% 8.97% 8.32%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $770,389K ÷ $3,768,766K
= 20.44%

The operating profit margin of Mueller Industries Inc has shown a generally increasing trend from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2021, indicating improved operational efficiency and profitability. The margin started at 8.32% in March 2020 and reached its highest point of 22.75% in September 30, 2023. However, after reaching a peak, the margin started to decline slightly, ending at 20.44% by December 31, 2024.

Overall, the company has managed to consistently enhance its operating profit margin over the period under review, signifying effective cost management and revenue generation strategies. While there was a slight dip towards the end of the period, Mueller Industries Inc has still maintained a strong operating profit margin, showcasing its ability to generate profits from its core operations.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

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Symbol
Operating profit margin
Mueller Industries Inc
MLI
20.44%
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