Boston Beer Company Inc (SAM)
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 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 75,973 | 106,075 | 121,744 | 129,299 | 100,001 | 109,122 | 85,986 | 79,001 | 90,791 | 34,665 | -79,474 | -70,754 | 7,998 | 123,055 | 300,609 | 299,273 | 244,207 | 219,784 | 177,839 | 137,002 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 2,012,926 | 2,004,349 | 2,000,471 | 2,024,677 | 2,008,625 | 2,062,428 | 2,057,282 | 2,070,221 | 2,090,334 | 1,990,903 | 1,956,093 | 1,942,655 | 2,057,622 | 2,170,465 | 2,101,614 | 1,950,947 | 1,736,432 | 1,576,795 | 1,462,469 | 1,328,738 |
| Operating profit margin | 3.77% | 5.29% | 6.09% | 6.39% | 4.98% | 5.29% | 4.18% | 3.82% | 4.34% | 1.74% | -4.06% | -3.64% | 0.39% | 5.67% | 14.30% | 15.34% | 14.06% | 13.94% | 12.16% | 10.31% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $75,973K ÷ $2,012,926K
= 3.77%
The operating profit margin of Boston Beer Company Inc has shown fluctuations over the reported period, ranging from a high of 15.34% in March 31, 2021, to a low of -4.06% in June 30, 2022. The margin improved steadily from March 31, 2021, reaching a peak at 6.39% in March 31, 2024, before declining slightly to 3.77% in December 31, 2024.
The operating profit margin reflects the efficiency of the company in generating profits from its core operations. A higher margin indicates better control over costs relative to revenue, while a lower margin may suggest challenges in managing expenses or pricing strategies.
Boston Beer should assess the factors contributing to the fluctuations in its operating profit margin to identify areas for improvement and ensure sustainable profitability in the long term. Regular monitoring and strategic adjustments can help the company maintain a healthy operating profit margin and enhance overall financial performance.
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Dec 31, 2024