SkyWest Inc (SKYW)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Operating income US$ in thousands 104,069 181,162 275,867 108,802 512,258
Revenue US$ in thousands 2,890,360 2,963,230 2,652,290 2,033,210 2,971,960
Operating profit margin 3.60% 6.11% 10.40% 5.35% 17.24%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $104,069K ÷ $2,890,360K
= 3.60%

The operating profit margin of Skywest Inc. has shown fluctuation over the past five years. In 2023, the operating profit margin decreased to 3.55%, down from 6.03% in 2022 but significantly higher than the negative margins reported in 2021 and 2020. The negative margins in 2021 (-2.29%) and 2020 (-11.13%) indicate challenges in generating profits from core operations during those periods. The substantial increase in the operating profit margin in 2019 (17.97%) suggests a strong performance in that year. Overall, the company's operating profit margin performance has been inconsistent, signaling potential volatility in its ability to generate profits from its operations.