SanDisk Corp (SNDK)
Operating profit margin
| Mar 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 | Jun 30, 2013 | Mar 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2012 | Sep 30, 2012 | Jun 30, 2012 | Mar 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | Sep 30, 2011 | Jun 30, 2011 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 696,549 | 616,625 | 737,764 | 920,637 | 1,233,372 | 1,601,359 | 1,769,724 | 1,757,891 | 1,733,793 | 1,562,410 | 1,390,772 | 1,114,397 | 758,022 | 696,095 | 775,883 | 1,030,037 | 1,374,170 | 1,556,203 | 1,515,235 | 1,560,732 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 5,598,370 | 5,564,870 | 5,756,970 | 6,051,180 | 6,447,990 | 6,627,690 | 6,620,300 | 6,498,960 | 6,341,210 | 6,170,000 | 5,983,640 | 5,631,680 | 5,187,680 | 5,052,510 | 5,087,930 | 5,230,770 | 5,573,500 | 5,662,140 | 5,412,620 | 5,230,260 |
| Operating profit margin | 12.44% | 11.08% | 12.82% | 15.21% | 19.13% | 24.16% | 26.73% | 27.05% | 27.34% | 25.32% | 23.24% | 19.79% | 14.61% | 13.78% | 15.25% | 19.69% | 24.66% | 27.48% | 27.99% | 29.84% |
March 31, 2016 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $696,549K ÷ $5,598,370K
= 12.44%
The operating profit margin of SanDisk Corp fluctuated over the period from June 30, 2011, to March 31, 2016. It started at a relatively high level of 29.84% in June 2011, indicating efficient cost management and strong revenue generation. However, the margin experienced a downward trend in subsequent quarters, reaching its lowest point of 11.08% by December 31, 2015.
The company's operating profit margin rebounded slightly in the following quarter, increasing to 12.44% by March 31, 2016. This improvement may suggest that SanDisk took steps to enhance operational efficiency or adjust its cost structure. Overall, the decreasing trend in the operating profit margin from 2011 to 2015 followed by a modest recovery in 2016 highlights the dynamic nature of the company's profitability and the need for continuous monitoring and analysis of its financial performance.