MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc (MSM)
Operating profit margin
| Aug 31, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 | Mar 2, 2024 | Dec 2, 2023 | Sep 2, 2023 | Jun 3, 2023 | Mar 4, 2023 | Dec 3, 2022 | Sep 3, 2022 | May 28, 2022 | Feb 26, 2022 | Nov 27, 2021 | Aug 28, 2021 | May 29, 2021 | Feb 27, 2021 | Nov 28, 2020 | Aug 29, 2020 | May 30, 2020 | Feb 29, 2020 | Nov 30, 2019 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 390,387 | 417,584 | 446,204 | 469,291 | 483,733 | 509,655 | 511,105 | 493,991 | 468,713 | 415,950 | 407,740 | 338,593 | 301,769 | 283,475 | 264,701 | 314,350 | 350,740 | 368,334 | 368,983 | 387,294 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 3,808,258 | 3,869,118 | 3,944,228 | 3,971,507 | 3,973,553 | 3,986,703 | 3,886,545 | 3,789,774 | 3,683,892 | 3,484,972 | 3,393,268 | 3,304,778 | 3,228,315 | 3,148,997 | 3,115,920 | 3,128,104 | 3,180,142 | 3,275,080 | 3,312,105 | 3,352,510 |
| Operating profit margin | 10.25% | 10.79% | 11.31% | 11.82% | 12.17% | 12.78% | 13.15% | 13.03% | 12.72% | 11.94% | 12.02% | 10.25% | 9.35% | 9.00% | 8.50% | 10.05% | 11.03% | 11.25% | 11.14% | 11.55% |
August 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $390,387K ÷ $3,808,258K
= 10.25%
The operating profit margin of MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc has shown fluctuations over the past several quarters. The margin ranged from a low of 8.50% in the first quarter of 2021 to a high of 13.15% in the first quarter of 2023. It generally trended upwards from May 2021 to March 2023, indicating improving operating efficiency and profitability. However, there was a slight dip in the margin in the most recent quarter, August 2024, at 10.25%.
Overall, MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc has maintained a relatively healthy operating profit margin, indicating effective cost management and revenue generation. It is important for the company to monitor these margins closely to ensure sustainable profitability and financial health in the long run.
Peer comparison
Aug 31, 2024