Upbound Group Inc. (UPBD)
Operating profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 291,631 | 162,865 | 148,538 | 280,539 | 237,336 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 4,320,560 | 3,992,410 | 4,245,390 | 4,583,450 | 2,814,190 |
| Operating profit margin | 6.75% | 4.08% | 3.50% | 6.12% | 8.43% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $291,631K ÷ $4,320,560K
= 6.75%
Based on the data provided, the operating profit margin of Upbound Group Inc. has exhibited fluctuations over the years. The margin was 8.43% as of December 31, 2020, indicating that the company generated $0.0843 in operating profit for every $1 of sales. However, there was a decrease in the operating profit margin to 6.12% by December 31, 2021, suggesting a potential decrease in operational efficiency or increased operating expenses relative to sales.
Subsequently, the operating profit margin declined further to 3.50% by December 31, 2022, which may raise concerns about the company's ability to generate profits from its core business activities. However, there was a slight improvement in the operating profit margin to 4.08% by December 31, 2023, indicating a potential stabilization or a proactive measure taken to enhance profitability.
The most recent data point shows an operating profit margin of 6.75% as of December 31, 2024, suggesting a recovery in profitability, which could be attributed to cost-cutting measures, revenue growth, or operational efficiency improvements. Overall, the trend in the operating profit margin of Upbound Group Inc. highlights the importance of closely monitoring and managing operational performance to ensure sustainable profitability.
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Dec 31, 2024