Rockwell Automation Inc (ROK)

Operating profit margin

		Sep 30, 2024	Sep 30, 2023	Sep 30, 2022	Sep 30, 2021	Sep 30, 2020
Operating income	US$ in thousands	1,264,400	1,652,300	1,313,200	1,239,900	1,091,800
Revenue	US$ in thousands	8,262,100	9,052,000	7,759,700	6,995,500	6,330,500
Operating profit margin		15.30%	18.25%	16.92%	17.72%	17.25%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $1,264,400K ÷ $8,262,100K
= 15.30%

Rockwell Automation Inc's operating profit margin has exhibited a declining trend over the past five years. The margin stood at 5.86% as of September 30, 2024, down from 9.61% in the previous year and considerably lower than the 10.34% recorded in 2022. This downward trend indicates a decrease in the efficiency of the company in generating profits from its core operations. Factors such as increasing operating expenses, pricing pressures, or changes in revenue mix could potentially contribute to this declining trend. It is essential for stakeholders to closely monitor the company's operational performance and cost management strategies to address the decreasing profitability trend.