ePlus inc (PLUS)

Operating profit margin

Mar 31, 2025 Mar 31, 2024 Mar 31, 2023 Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021
Operating income US$ in thousands 143,624 158,257 166,162 147,316 106,335
Revenue US$ in thousands 2,068,790 2,225,300 2,067,720 1,821,020 1,568,320
Operating profit margin 6.94% 7.11% 8.04% 8.09% 6.78%

March 31, 2025 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $143,624K ÷ $2,068,790K
= 6.94%

The operating profit margin of ePlus inc has shown a fluctuating trend over the past five years, ranging from 6.78% in March 31, 2021, to 8.09% in March 31, 2022, before slightly declining to 8.04% in March 31, 2023. Subsequently, there was a decrease to 7.11% in March 31, 2024, followed by a further decrease to 6.94% in March 31, 2025.

Overall, the company has maintained relatively healthy operating profit margins above 6% throughout the period under review. The peak in the operating profit margin in March 31, 2022, indicates strong operational efficiency but the subsequent decline raises concerns about the company's ability to sustain or improve profitability. It is recommended that ePlus inc closely monitor its cost structure and revenue generation strategies to better manage its operating profit margin in the future.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
ePlus inc
PLUS
6.94%
ScanSource Inc
SCSC
2.76%