Scholastic Corporation (SCHL)
Operating profit margin
| May 31, 2024 | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2021 | May 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 14,500 | 106,300 | 97,400 | -22,700 | -88,500 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 1,587,800 | 1,702,600 | 1,640,000 | 1,294,100 | 1,487,100 |
| Operating profit margin | 0.91% | 6.24% | 5.94% | -1.75% | -5.95% |
May 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $14,500K ÷ $1,587,800K
= 0.91%
Scholastic Corporation's operating profit margin has exhibited fluctuating trends over the past five years. In the most recent fiscal year ending on May 31, 2024, the operating profit margin stood at 0.91%, indicating a decline compared to the preceding years. The company experienced a notable peak in operating profit margin in the fiscal year ending May 31, 2023, at 6.24%, followed by a slightly lower margin of 5.94% in the fiscal year ending May 31, 2022.
However, the company faced challenges in the fiscal years ending May 31, 2021 and May 31, 2020, with negative operating profit margins of -1.75% and -5.95% respectively, indicating losses from operations during those periods. These negative margins suggest that the company's expenses exceeded its revenues in those years, impacting its profitability.
Overall, the fluctuating operating profit margin of Scholastic Corporation reflects varying levels of efficiency in generating profits from its core business operations over the past five years. Further analysis of the company's cost structure, revenue streams, and overall financial performance would be necessary to gain a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing these fluctuations.
Peer comparison
May 31, 2024