Neogen Corporation (NEOG)
Operating profit margin
May 31, 2024 | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2021 | May 31, 2020 | ||
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Operating income | US$ in thousands | 58,663 | 37,515 | 34,924 | 53,128 | 49,127 |
Revenue | US$ in thousands | 924,222 | 822,447 | 527,159 | 468,459 | 418,170 |
Operating profit margin | 6.35% | 4.56% | 6.62% | 11.34% | 11.75% |
May 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $58,663K ÷ $924,222K
= 6.35%
Neogen Corporation's operating profit margin has experienced fluctuations over the past five years. Starting at 11.75% on May 31, 2020, it slightly decreased to 11.34% by May 31, 2021. However, in the subsequent years, there was a significant decline in the operating profit margin to 6.62% on May 31, 2022, and further dropped to 4.56% by May 31, 2023. By May 31, 2024, there was a slight recovery in the operating profit margin to 6.35%.
The decreasing trend in the operating profit margin from 2021 to 2023 indicates potential challenges Neogen Corporation may have faced in managing its operating expenses relative to its revenue during this period. The slight rebound in 2024 suggests some improvement in controlling costs or potentially increased revenue generation efforts.
It is crucial for Neogen Corporation to analyze the reasons behind these fluctuations in the operating profit margin to identify areas for operational improvement. Monitoring and managing operating expenses efficiently while maximizing revenue streams will be key in enhancing profitability and overall financial performance in the future.
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May 31, 2024