Post Holdings Inc (POST)
Operating profit margin
| Sep 30, 2023 | Sep 30, 2022 | Sep 30, 2021 | Sep 30, 2020 | Sep 30, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 598,900 | 415,600 | 487,700 | 536,500 | 781,000 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 6,991,000 | 5,851,200 | 4,980,700 | 4,711,000 | 5,681,100 |
| Operating profit margin | 8.57% | 7.10% | 9.79% | 11.39% | 13.75% |
September 30, 2023 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $598,900K ÷ $6,991,000K
= 8.57%
The operating profit margin of Post Holdings Inc has shown fluctuations over the past five years. In September 2023, the operating profit margin increased to 9.17% from 7.10% in September 2022. This improvement may indicate effective cost management or revenue growth. However, when compared to the margins of 10.53% in September 2021, 12.29% in September 2020, and 12.63% in September 2019, the recent margin appears comparatively lower. This trend suggests that the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations has experienced some variability in recent years. Further analysis of the company's financial performance and industry trends may provide additional insights into the factors driving these changes.
Peer comparison
Sep 30, 2023