Smurfit WestRock plc (SW)
Operating profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 741,653 | 833,079 | 1,132,079 | 1,938,208 | 2,483,402 | 2,906,312 | 3,247,508 | 3,014,999 | 2,741,238 | 2,319,360 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 23,877,500 | 21,680,480 | 16,924,480 | 17,290,730 | 21,079,510 | 22,711,780 | 26,096,490 | 25,427,580 | 24,019,550 | 21,674,780 |
| Operating profit margin | 3.11% | 3.84% | 6.69% | 11.21% | 11.78% | 12.80% | 12.44% | 11.86% | 11.41% | 10.70% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $741,653K ÷ $23,877,500K
= 3.11%
The operating profit margin of Smurfit WestRock plc has shown varying trends over the given period. Starting at 10.70% on December 31, 2021, it gradually increased to 11.41% by June 30, 2022, indicating improved operational efficiency. The margin continued to rise, reaching its peak of 12.80% on September 30, 2023, reflecting strong profitability in the business operations.
However, there was a noticeable decline in the operating profit margin from December 31, 2023, to June 30, 2024, dropping from 11.78% to 6.69%. This suggests a potential decrease in profitability or an increase in operating expenses during that period. The margin further decreased steeply to 3.11% by December 31, 2024, indicating a significant impact on profitability.
Overall, the analysis of the operating profit margin highlights both positive and negative trends in Smurfit WestRock plc's financial performance, emphasizing the importance of closely monitoring and managing operational efficiency and costs to sustain and enhance profitability in the future.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024