Patterson Companies Inc (PDCO)

Operating profit margin

Apr 27, 2024 Apr 29, 2023 Apr 30, 2022 Apr 24, 2021 Apr 25, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 252,924 275,971 157,002 210,607 -572,119
Revenue US$ in thousands 6,568,270 6,471,470 6,499,400 5,912,070 5,490,010
Operating profit margin 3.85% 4.26% 2.42% 3.56% -10.42%

April 27, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $252,924K ÷ $6,568,270K
= 3.85%

Patterson Companies Inc's operating profit margin has shown fluctuation over the past five years. In the most recent fiscal year ending on April 27, 2024, the operating profit margin stood at 3.85%, which was a decrease from the previous year's margin of 4.26% recorded on April 29, 2023. The 2024 margin was an improvement compared to the margin of 2.42% on April 30, 2022, but lower than the margin of 3.56% reported on April 24, 2021.

Notably, the company experienced a significant decline in operating profit margin in the fiscal year ending on April 25, 2020, with a margin of -10.42%, indicating a loss in operations for that period. Overall, Patterson Companies Inc's operating profit margin has been volatile in recent years, reflecting potential challenges in maintaining profitability and operational efficiency. It would be advisable for stakeholders to monitor the company's operating performance closely and evaluate strategies to improve operational profitability.


Peer comparison

Apr 27, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Patterson Companies Inc
PDCO
3.85%
Henry Schein Inc
HSIC
5.02%
Owens & Minor Inc
OMI
1.01%