Royal Gold Inc (RGLD)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 429,898 376,144 322,860 292,673 303,203 296,967 293,179 289,188 283,709 297,662 321,855 325,007 321,797 337,602 296,211 277,435 253,376 198,945 195,093 186,013
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 719,395 669,501 614,281 584,227 605,717 616,031 608,843 611,242 603,205 614,656 651,254 647,402 643,407 649,762 601,700 595,548 560,831 498,819 494,548 467,889
Operating profit margin 59.76% 56.18% 52.56% 50.10% 50.06% 48.21% 48.15% 47.31% 47.03% 48.43% 49.42% 50.20% 50.01% 51.96% 49.23% 46.58% 45.18% 39.88% 39.45% 39.76%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $429,898K ÷ $719,395K
= 59.76%

The operating profit margin of Royal Gold Inc has shown a positive trend over the period from December 31, 2019, to December 31, 2024. Starting at 39.76% in December 2019, the margin increased steadily, reaching 59.76% by the end of December 2024. This indicates the company's ability to efficiently generate profits from its core business activities.

There were some fluctuations in the operating profit margin during this period, with some quarters showing a slight decrease followed by an increase. The margin peaked at 56.18% in September 30, 2024, before reaching the highest point of 59.76% in December 31, 2024.

Overall, the increasing trend in the operating profit margin signifies improved operational efficiency and effective cost management by Royal Gold Inc. This sustained growth in profitability can be seen as a positive indication of the company's financial health and performance in the market.