Pool Corporation (POOL)
Operating profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 617,204 | 747,117 | 1,025,780 | 832,784 | 464,027 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 5,310,950 | 5,541,600 | 6,179,730 | 5,295,580 | 3,936,620 |
| Operating profit margin | 11.62% | 13.48% | 16.60% | 15.73% | 11.79% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $617,204K ÷ $5,310,950K
= 11.62%
The operating profit margin of Pool Corporation has shown fluctuations over the past five years. It increased from 11.79% in December 2020 to 16.60% in December 2022, indicating an improvement in the company's operational efficiency and profitability. However, in the following year, the operating profit margin decreased to 13.48% by December 2023, possibly due to changes in operating expenses or other factors impacting profitability. By the end of December 2024, the operating profit margin further declined to 11.62%, suggesting a potential challenge in maintaining profitability levels. Overall, Pool Corporation should closely monitor its operating expenses and revenue trends to sustain and enhance its operating profit margin in the future.