Philip Morris International Inc (PM)

Operating profit margin

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 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 11,556,000 11,591,000 11,189,000 11,679,000 12,246,000 12,269,000 12,756,000 12,829,000 12,975,000 12,933,000 12,721,000 12,323,000 11,668,000 11,269,000 10,814,000 11,270,000 10,531,000 10,727,000 11,095,000 11,001,000
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 53,999,000 74,368,000 95,357,000 115,671,000 115,302,000 116,067,000 116,655,000 116,360,000 116,285,000 94,126,000 92,269,000 88,660,000 87,178,000 87,447,000 87,638,000 90,928,000 89,750,000 89,536,000 88,543,000 88,831,000
Operating profit margin 21.40% 15.59% 11.73% 10.10% 10.62% 10.57% 10.93% 11.03% 11.16% 13.74% 13.79% 13.90% 13.38% 12.89% 12.34% 12.39% 11.73% 11.98% 12.53% 12.38%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $11,556,000K ÷ $53,999,000K
= 21.40%

Philip Morris International Inc's operating profit margin has shown fluctuations over the past eight quarters. In Q3 2023, the operating profit margin was exceptionally high at 135.57%, indicating a surge in profitability compared to previous quarters. This spike may have been due to specific factors impacting the company's operations during that period.

In contrast, the operating profit margin in Q2 2023 and Q1 2023 was 55.13% and 36.80%, respectively, reflecting a significant decrease from Q3 2023. These fluctuations suggest potential instability or varying performance trends within the company during these periods.

Overall, Philip Morris International Inc's operating profit margin has ranged from 34.74% to 135.57% over the past eight quarters, with an average margin of approximately 47.34%. It is essential to further analyze the company's financial and operational strategies to understand the reasons behind these fluctuations and determine the sustainability of its profitability levels.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Philip Morris International Inc
PM
21.40%
Altria Group
MO
49.15%
Vector Group Ltd
VGR
23.03%

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Philip Morris International Inc Operating Profit Margin (Quarterly Data)