Materion Corporation (MTRN)

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 47,223 113,210 118,471 121,753 136,444 147,995 140,572 137,088 119,754 96,073 88,136 76,999 77,111 68,429 46,653 33,501 8,215 17,436 25,715 43,297
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,640,521 1,651,211 1,609,993 1,574,968 1,633,620 1,648,357 1,675,646 1,725,472 1,735,899 2,803,789 2,384,788 1,947,417 1,504,455 348,644 352,178 357,767 364,481 304,953 315,512 325,994
Operating profit margin 2.88% 6.86% 7.36% 7.73% 8.35% 8.98% 8.39% 7.94% 6.90% 3.43% 3.70% 3.95% 5.13% 19.63% 13.25% 9.36% 2.25% 5.72% 8.15% 13.28%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $47,223K ÷ $1,640,521K
= 2.88%

The operating profit margin of Materion Corporation has shown fluctuation over the past few years, ranging from a high of 19.63% in September 2021 to a low of 2.25% in December 2020. In general, the trend has been a gradual decline in the operating profit margin from 2019 to 2022, with intermittent increases and decreases in between.

The operating profit margin indicates the percentage of revenue that turns into profit after accounting for operating expenses. A higher operating profit margin is usually preferred as it signifies efficiency in managing costs and generating profit from operations.

It is important to note that the operating profit margin can be impacted by various factors such as changes in revenue, cost of goods sold, operating expenses, and economic conditions. Analyzing the trend in operating profit margin can provide insights into the company's operational efficiency and profitability over time.

Therefore, monitoring Materion Corporation's operating profit margin trends can help stakeholders assess the company's financial performance and make informed decisions regarding investments or strategic planning.