Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS)
Operating profit margin
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | -414,000 | 122,000 | 261,000 | 259,000 | 179,000 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 5,160,000 | 5,413,000 | 5,329,000 | 5,225,000 | 5,176,000 |
| Operating profit margin | -8.02% | 2.25% | 4.90% | 4.96% | 3.46% |
December 31, 2023 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $-414,000K ÷ $5,160,000K
= -8.02%
The operating profit margin of Telephone And Data Systems, Inc. has displayed fluctuating trends over the past five years. In 2023, the operating profit margin stood at 3.06%, showing a slight increase from the previous year's margin of 2.79%. However, the margin was notably lower compared to 2021 when it was 5.35%. This downward trend continued from 2020 when the operating profit margin was 5.38%. The performance in 2023 was also lower than that in 2019, when the margin stood at 3.67%.
Overall, the operating profit margin of Telephone And Data Systems, Inc. has shown variability in recent years, indicating potential challenges in maintaining consistent profitability relative to its revenue generation. Further analysis and comparison with industry benchmarks may provide insights into the company's operational efficiency and effectiveness in generating profits from its core business activities.
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Dec 31, 2023