Sotera Health Co (SHC)

Operating profit margin

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
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 276,692 232,836 219,933 228,224 248,350 254,608 257,084 263,861 256,733
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,049,288 990,639 976,166 987,523 1,003,687 993,346 970,806 956,084 931,478
Operating profit margin 26.37% 23.50% 22.53% 23.11% 24.74% 25.63% 26.48% 27.60% 27.56%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $276,692K ÷ $1,049,288K
= 26.37%

The operating profit margin for Sotera Health Co has shown some fluctuations over the past eight quarters. The trend indicates that the company's operating profit margin peaked at 27.60% in Q1 2022 and has since experienced a slight decline, reaching a low of 22.53% in Q2 2023. However, there has been some variability in between, with margins ranging from 22.53% to 27.60%.

Overall, the operating profit margin of Sotera Health Co has remained relatively healthy, consistently staying above 20% in each quarter. This indicates that the company has been able to efficiently manage its operating expenses relative to its revenue, resulting in strong profitability. It will be crucial for the company to continue monitoring and managing its expenses effectively to maintain a satisfactory level of operating profit margin in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Sotera Health Co
SHC
26.37%
DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc
DVA
13.20%
Progyny Inc
PGNY
5.70%