Oxford Industries Inc (OXM)

Operating profit margin

		Feb 3, 2024	Jan 28, 2023	Jan 29, 2022	Jan 30, 2021	Feb 1, 2020
Operating income	US$ in thousands	80,982	218,774	165,503	-123,849	93,675
Revenue	US$ in thousands	1,573,230	1,414,130	1,145,750	748,833	1,123,790
Operating profit margin		5.15%	15.47%	14.44%	-16.54%	8.34%

February 3, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $80,982K ÷ $1,573,230K
= 5.15%

Oxford Industries Inc's operating profit margin has exhibited fluctuations over the past five years. In February 2024, the operating profit margin was 5.15%, a significant decrease from the previous year when it stood at 15.47%. This decline indicates a decrease in the company's ability to generate profit from its core operations compared to the prior year.

Looking back over the past five years, the operating profit margin has ranged widely, from a negative margin of -16.54% in January 2021 to a high of 14.44% in January 2022. The negative operating profit margin in 2021 suggests that the company was operating at a loss during that period, which could be a cause for concern.

Overall, the fluctuating trend in Oxford Industries Inc's operating profit margin indicates variability in the company's profitability from its core business activities. Further analysis of the company's cost structure, revenue streams, and operational efficiency may be necessary to understand the drivers behind these fluctuations and to evaluate the company's long-term financial performance.