Scholastic Corporation (SCHL)
Operating profit margin
| May 31, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Nov 30, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | Nov 30, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 | May 31, 2021 | Feb 28, 2021 | Nov 30, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 | Feb 29, 2020 | Nov 30, 2019 | Aug 31, 2019 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 14,500 | 59,300 | 66,500 | 65,300 | 106,300 | 79,800 | 88,000 | 71,300 | 97,400 | 41,600 | 36,900 | 2,300 | -22,700 | -78,600 | -114,400 | -58,100 | -88,500 | -10,300 | 28,300 | 21,400 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,587,800 | 1,641,800 | 1,643,800 | 1,669,400 | 1,702,600 | 1,691,700 | 1,709,500 | 1,644,600 | 1,640,000 | 1,521,500 | 1,454,900 | 1,337,400 | 1,294,100 | 1,182,900 | 1,278,700 | 1,469,700 | 1,487,100 | 1,673,800 | 1,660,600 | 1,668,100 |
| Operating profit margin | 0.91% | 3.61% | 4.05% | 3.91% | 6.24% | 4.72% | 5.15% | 4.34% | 5.94% | 2.73% | 2.54% | 0.17% | -1.75% | -6.64% | -8.95% | -3.95% | -5.95% | -0.62% | 1.70% | 1.28% |
May 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $14,500K ÷ $1,587,800K
= 0.91%
Scholastic Corporation's operating profit margin has exhibited fluctuations over the past few periods. In the most recent period ending May 31, 2024, the operating profit margin was 0.91%, which represents a decline from the previous quarter. This decrease suggests a potential decrease in operational efficiency or an increase in operating expenses relative to revenue.
Despite the recent decrease, it is important to note that the operating profit margin has shown variability in recent periods, ranging from negative figures in some quarters to as high as 6.24% in the quarter ending May 31, 2023. This variability may indicate fluctuations in the company's profitability and operational performance, which could be influenced by various factors such as changes in revenue, costs, or strategic decisions.
Analyzing trends over a longer time horizon, Scholastic Corporation's operating profit margin has demonstrated both positive and negative trends. Overall, a deeper analysis of the company's financial and operational strategies would be needed to understand the drivers behind the fluctuating operating profit margin and to assess its sustainability and competitiveness in the market.
Peer comparison
May 31, 2024