Shake Shack Inc (SHAK)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Operating income US$ in thousands 5,921 -26,894 -15,853 -43,876 25,685
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,085,860 897,418 736,703 512,280 594,193
Operating profit margin 0.55% -3.00% -2.15% -8.56% 4.32%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $5,921K ÷ $1,085,860K
= 0.55%

Shake Shack Inc's operating profit margin has fluctuated over the past five years. In 2023, the company achieved an operating profit margin of 0.55%, indicating that for every dollar of revenue generated, the company retained 0.55 cents as operating profit. This marks an improvement from the negative operating profit margins in 2022 (-3.00%) and 2021 (-2.15%). In 2020, the company experienced a significantly lower operating profit margin of -8.56%, suggesting that operating expenses exceeded operating income. The highest operating profit margin in this period was recorded in 2019 at 4.32%, indicating strong operational efficiency and profitability. Overall, while the recent positive trend in operating profit margin is a positive sign, Shake Shack Inc may need to further enhance its operational effectiveness to ensure sustained profitability in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Shake Shack Inc
SHAK
0.55%
Starbucks Corporation
SBUX
16.32%
The Wendy’s Co
WEN
17.51%