Murphy USA Inc (MUSA)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 742,900 826,000 968,400 604,000 559,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 20,244,300 21,529,400 23,446,100 17,360,500 11,264,300
Operating profit margin 3.67% 3.84% 4.13% 3.48% 4.96%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $742,900K ÷ $20,244,300K
= 3.67%

The operating profit margin of Murphy USA Inc has shown some fluctuation over the past five years. Starting at 4.96% on December 31, 2020, it decreased to 3.48% by the end of 2021, before increasing to 4.13% in 2022. However, in the following years, the operating profit margin experienced a slight decline, reaching 3.84% in 2023, and further decreasing to 3.67% by the end of 2024. This trend indicates some variability in the company's ability to generate operating profits relative to its net sales during this period. Further analysis would be required to understand the reasons behind these fluctuations and their implications for the company's overall financial performance.