Powell Industries Inc (POWL)

Operating profit margin

Sep 30, 2024 Sep 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 178,773 62,520 7,224 1,019 19,071
Revenue US$ in thousands 2,024,710 1,399,130 1,065,850 941,620 1,037,320
Operating profit margin 8.83% 4.47% 0.68% 0.11% 1.84%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $178,773K ÷ $2,024,710K
= 8.83%

Powell Industries Inc's operating profit margin has shown an upward trend over the past five years. The margin increased significantly from 1.84% in 2020 to 8.83% in 2024, indicating improved operational efficiency and profitability. This trend suggests that the company has been able to better control its operating expenses and generate more income from its core business activities. The consistent improvement in the operating profit margin reflects positively on Powell Industries Inc's financial performance and may indicate stronger management of costs and operations. However, further analysis would be needed to assess the sustainability of this trend and its impact on the company's overall financial health.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Powell Industries Inc
POWL
8.83%
Littelfuse Inc
LFUS
15.62%