PPG Industries Inc (PPG)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Operating income US$ in thousands 2,675,000 2,042,000 2,171,000 2,109,000 2,271,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 18,119,000 17,539,000 16,913,000 13,780,000 15,135,000
Operating profit margin 14.76% 11.64% 12.84% 15.30% 15.00%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $2,675,000K ÷ $18,119,000K
= 14.76%

PPG Industries, Inc.'s operating profit margin has fluctuated over the past five years. In 2023, the operating profit margin increased to 12.54% compared to 9.70% in 2022, indicating an improvement in the company's profitability. However, this margin is still lower than the levels seen in 2020 and 2019, which were 12.87% and 12.85%, respectively. The operating profit margin in 2021 was 10.33%, showing a slight decrease compared to the previous year. Overall, the trend in PPG Industries, Inc.'s operating profit margin suggests some variability in the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations. Further analysis of the company's cost structure and revenue generation may provide insights into the factors influencing these fluctuations.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
PPG Industries Inc
PPG
14.76%
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd
AXTA
11.33%
RPM International Inc
RPM
8.34%