Southern Company (SO)
Operating profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 7,068,000 | 5,826,000 | 5,370,000 | 3,698,000 | 4,885,000 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 26,724,000 | 25,253,000 | 29,279,000 | 23,113,000 | 20,375,000 |
| Operating profit margin | 26.45% | 23.07% | 18.34% | 16.00% | 23.98% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $7,068,000K ÷ $26,724,000K
= 26.45%
The operating profit margin for Southern Company has shown fluctuations over the analyzed period. It was 23.98% on December 31, 2020, declining to 16.00% by December 31, 2021. However, there was a subsequent increase to 18.34% on December 31, 2022. The margin then improved to 23.07% by December 31, 2023, before reaching its highest point at 26.45% on December 31, 2024. Overall, the trend indicates some volatility in the company's operating profit margin, with a notable improvement in recent years, reflecting potential enhancements in efficiency and cost management within Southern Company's operations.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024