NiSource Inc (NI)
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 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,455,500 | 1,401,300 | 1,416,000 | 1,347,900 | 1,295,500 | 1,298,400 | 1,222,100 | 1,196,500 | 1,265,800 | 1,184,700 | 1,175,100 | 1,174,000 | 1,006,900 | 940,600 | 886,300 | 835,800 | 550,800 | 294,700 | 292,900 | 664,700 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 9,150,200 | 4,601,300 | 4,552,400 | 4,557,700 | 4,817,400 | 5,278,400 | 5,340,500 | 5,433,700 | 5,341,000 | 5,038,000 | 4,907,900 | 4,710,700 | 4,383,000 | 3,824,700 | 3,767,800 | 3,744,500 | 3,804,400 | 5,272,200 | 5,301,200 | 5,348,900 |
| Operating profit margin | 15.91% | 30.45% | 31.10% | 29.57% | 26.89% | 24.60% | 22.88% | 22.02% | 23.70% | 23.52% | 23.94% | 24.92% | 22.97% | 24.59% | 23.52% | 22.32% | 14.48% | 5.59% | 5.53% | 12.43% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,455,500K ÷ $9,150,200K
= 15.91%
NiSource Inc's operating profit margin has shown fluctuating trends over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The operating profit margin started at 12.43% in March 2020, decreased to 5.53% in June 2020, and remained relatively stable around 5-6% until the end of December 2020.
Subsequently, there was a significant increase in the operating profit margin, reaching 22.32% by March 31, 2021, and continued to rise over the next few quarters, peaking at 31.10% by June 30, 2024. This period indicated a strong operational performance and efficiency in generating profits from the company's core business activities.
However, there was a notable decline in the operating profit margin in the last quarter of 2024, falling to 15.91%. This decrease might raise concerns about the company's ability to maintain its profitability levels in the face of changing market conditions or internal challenges.
Overall, the analysis of NiSource Inc's operating profit margin highlights both strengths and potential vulnerabilities in its operational efficiency and ability to generate profits. Investors and stakeholders may consider these fluctuations when evaluating the company's financial performance and future prospects.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024