nVent Electric PLC (NVT)

Operating profit margin

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 643,600 622,500 587,400 552,100 516,400 474,400 440,400 404,300 381,500 365,100 355,400 340,800 101,500 58,500 38,400 46,500 274,200 315,900 333,100 336,800
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 3,378,900 3,314,100 3,194,500 3,090,800 2,994,600 2,923,100 2,877,800 2,790,500 2,688,000 2,561,200 2,414,500 2,289,800 2,156,000 2,000,600 1,970,800 2,016,300 2,063,700 2,153,500 2,170,000 2,171,400
Operating profit margin 19.05% 18.78% 18.39% 17.86% 17.24% 16.23% 15.30% 14.49% 14.19% 14.26% 14.72% 14.88% 4.71% 2.92% 1.95% 2.31% 13.29% 14.67% 15.35% 15.51%

June 30, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $643,600K ÷ $3,378,900K
= 19.05%

nVent Electric PLC's operating profit margin has shown fluctuations over the past few quarters. The trend indicates a gradual improvement in profitability, as the margin has generally been increasing over the recent quarters, with occasional dips.

The operating profit margin was relatively stable around the 14-15% range in the earlier quarters of 2021 and has shown a significant upturn in the more recent periods, reaching above 18% in the most recent quarter. This improvement suggests that the company has been effectively managing its operating expenses and generating better returns from its core business operations.

Overall, the increasing trend in the operating profit margin indicates improved operational efficiency and effective cost management strategies implemented by nVent Electric PLC. It is essential for investors and stakeholders to monitor this metric continuously to assess the company's ability to generate profits from its primary activities.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
nVent Electric PLC
NVT
19.05%
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JBT
9.64%
Pentair PLC
PNR
18.54%