Metallus, Inc (MTUS)

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	10,000	38,200	83,500	116,400	111,000	54,600	9,100	32,500	52,900	126,200	185,100	171,600	150,700	106,400	48,600	-10,000	-49,100	-125,300	-134,700	-127,600
Revenue (ttm)	US$ in thousands	1,084,000	1,171,600	1,293,800	1,355,700	1,357,600	1,274,900	1,242,300	1,301,400	1,329,900	1,422,800	1,449,700	1,361,300	1,282,900	1,155,800	1,018,000	844,700	830,800	846,500	914,800	1,097,500
Operating profit margin		0.92%	3.26%	6.45%	8.59%	8.18%	4.28%	0.73%	2.50%	3.98%	8.87%	12.77%	12.61%	11.75%	9.21%	4.77%	-1.18%	-5.91%	-14.80%	-14.72%	-11.63%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $10,000K ÷ $1,084,000K
= 0.92%

Metallus, Inc's operating profit margin has shown a fluctuating trend over the past few quarters. Initially, the company experienced negative margins, indicating operational inefficiencies and potential financial difficulties. However, there has been a significant improvement in the company's performance since March 31, 2021, when the margin turned positive and started to increase steadily.

The operating profit margin reached its peak in June 30, 2022, at 12.77%, showing the company's ability to generate profits from its core business operations. Subsequently, there was a slight decline in the margin, but it remained positive until December 31, 2024.

Overall, the increasing trend in operating profit margin since 2021 reflects Metallus, Inc's efforts to enhance its operational efficiency and profitability. Maintaining a positive margin is crucial for the company's long-term sustainability and growth prospects.