United Therapeutics Corporation (UTHR)

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	1,377,000	1,279,400	1,263,300	1,256,800	1,184,900	1,100,400	1,087,700	931,100	934,700	928,900	843,300	908,700	555,900	451,400	443,800	362,100	593,600	591,800	554,100	635,000
Revenue (ttm)	US$ in thousands	2,877,400	2,756,200	2,616,700	2,498,300	2,327,500	2,204,300	2,110,900	1,981,300	1,936,300	1,860,000	1,788,700	1,768,300	1,685,500	1,655,200	1,590,600	1,506,100	1,483,300	1,409,500	1,430,900	1,442,500
Operating profit margin		47.86%	46.42%	48.28%	50.31%	50.91%	49.92%	51.53%	46.99%	48.27%	49.94%	47.15%	51.39%	32.98%	27.27%	27.90%	24.04%	40.02%	41.99%	38.72%	44.02%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,377,000K ÷ $2,877,400K
= 47.86%

The operating profit margin of United Therapeutics Corporation has shown fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The operating profit margin started at a high of 44.02% in March 31, 2020, displaying strong profitability. However, there was a downward trend in the following quarters, reaching a low of 24.04% in March 31, 2021, indicating a decrease in operational efficiency.

Nevertheless, the company managed to improve its operating profit margin in subsequent periods, with figures ranging from 27.27% to 51.53% between September 30, 2021, and June 30, 2023. This upward trend suggests that United Therapeutics Corporation took effective measures to enhance its operational performance and profitability during this time frame.

By the end of the period on December 31, 2024, the operating profit margin stood at 47.86%, which is slightly lower than some of the earlier peaks but still reflects a strong level of profitability. Overall, the analysis of the operating profit margin indicates fluctuations in the company's operational efficiency over time, with efforts taken to improve and maintain profitability in the long run.