Southwest Gas Holdings Inc (SWX)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 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 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 483,771 440,959 439,706 441,256 508,628 702,143 691,849 652,738 595,735 580,625 553,988 567,594 572,553 408,814 439,778 448,084 423,004 408,413 392,407 379,704
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 5,112,450 5,209,840 5,300,150 5,411,620 5,433,960 5,487,320 5,443,420 5,295,900 4,960,010 4,623,550 4,386,656 4,061,957 3,680,454 3,510,104 3,412,634 3,348,460 3,298,873 3,232,930 3,166,934 3,122,698
Operating profit margin 9.46% 8.46% 8.30% 8.15% 9.36% 12.80% 12.71% 12.33% 12.01% 12.56% 12.63% 13.97% 15.56% 11.65% 12.89% 13.38% 12.82% 12.63% 12.39% 12.16%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $483,771K ÷ $5,112,450K
= 9.46%

The operating profit margin of Southwest Gas Holdings Inc has shown fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The margin ranged from a low of 8.15% on March 31, 2024, to a high of 15.56% on December 31, 2021.

Overall, the operating profit margin has experienced some variability, with some quarters showing higher profitability than others. It is important to note the notable decrease in the margin from 15.56% on December 31, 2021, to 9.36% on December 31, 2023, before a slight recovery to 9.46% on December 31, 2024.

The trend of the operating profit margin indicates that Southwest Gas Holdings Inc has faced some challenges in maintaining consistent profitability over the analyzed period. It is essential for the company to focus on improving operational efficiency and cost management to sustain and enhance its profitability in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Southwest Gas Holdings Inc
SWX
9.46%
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
CPK
29.46%
ONEOK Inc
OKE
23.07%