Post Holdings Inc (POST)
Operating profit margin
| Sep 30, 2024 | Sep 30, 2023 | Sep 30, 2022 | Sep 30, 2021 | Sep 30, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 793,500 | 598,900 | 415,600 | 487,700 | 536,500 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 7,922,700 | 6,991,000 | 5,851,200 | 4,980,700 | 4,711,000 |
| Operating profit margin | 10.02% | 8.57% | 7.10% | 9.79% | 11.39% |
September 30, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $793,500K ÷ $7,922,700K
= 10.02%
Post Holdings Inc's operating profit margin has shown a fluctuating trend over the past five years. The operating profit margin was at its lowest in 2022 at 7.10% before increasing to 8.57% in 2023 and further improving to 10.02% in 2024. Despite the variations, the operating profit margin has generally remained above 7% over the period, indicating that the company has been able to effectively manage its operating expenses relative to its revenue. However, the decline from 11.39% in 2020 to 7.10% in 2022 suggests some potential challenges in cost management. The recent increase in 2024 is a positive sign of improving profitability, but further monitoring of operating efficiency and cost control measures may be necessary to sustain and enhance the operating profit margin in the future.
Peer comparison
Sep 30, 2024