National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 85,760 57,134 31,896 50,925 48,155
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,307,380 1,141,540 1,085,740 1,074,300 1,028,220
Operating profit margin 6.56% 5.00% 2.94% 4.74% 4.68%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $85,760K ÷ $1,307,380K
= 6.56%

The operating profit margin of National HealthCare Corporation has shown some fluctuations over the past five years. In 2020, the operating profit margin was 4.68%, which slightly increased to 4.74% in 2021. However, there was a decline in 2022 with the margin dropping to 2.94%. Subsequently, the operating profit margin rebounded in 2023, reaching 5.00%. The most significant improvement was observed in 2024, where the margin surged to 6.56%. Overall, while the company experienced some volatility in its operating profit margin, there is a positive trend of improvement towards the later years, indicating potential operational efficiency and profitability enhancements.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
National HealthCare Corporation
NHC
6.56%
The Ensign Group Inc
ENSG
8.41%