Nucor Corp (NUE)

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	2,977,707	3,629,427	4,651,180	5,811,260	6,235,100	6,858,510	7,688,750	9,182,530	10,516,810	11,812,870	12,327,530	10,865,800	9,255,860	6,862,079	4,318,831	2,468,343	1,612,909	1,321,460	1,397,988	1,728,560
Revenue (ttm)	US$ in thousands	30,734,410	31,362,940	32,694,510	34,140,600	34,713,500	35,732,930	37,458,000	39,729,240	41,512,560	43,153,000	42,965,400	39,960,060	36,483,900	31,379,560	25,994,320	21,532,470	20,139,670	20,011,360	20,547,900	22,116,580
Operating profit margin		9.69%	11.57%	14.23%	17.02%	17.96%	19.19%	20.53%	23.11%	25.33%	27.37%	28.69%	27.19%	25.37%	21.87%	16.61%	11.46%	8.01%	6.60%	6.80%	7.82%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $2,977,707K ÷ $30,734,410K
= 9.69%

Based on the provided data, Nucor Corp has shown fluctuations in its operating profit margin over the specified time period. The operating profit margin is a key financial metric that reflects the efficiency of a company in generating profits from its core operations.

From March 31, 2020, to June 30, 2022, Nucor Corp's operating profit margin displayed a positive trend, steadily increasing from 7.82% to 28.69%. This significant improvement indicates an enhanced ability to convert revenue into operating profit, suggesting effective cost management and operational performance during this period.

However, starting from September 30, 2022, the operating profit margin began to decline, reaching 9.69% by December 31, 2024. The decreasing trend in the latter part of the timeline may indicate challenges or inefficiencies in the company's operations, impacting its profitability.

It is important for stakeholders to closely monitor Nucor Corp's operating profit margin, as it provides insights into the company's operational efficiency and profitability. Analyzing the factors contributing to the fluctuations in the operating profit margin can help in understanding the underlying drivers of Nucor Corp's financial performance and identify areas for improvement.