Vistra Energy Corp (VST)
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 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 4,081,000 | 3,584,000 | 1,830,000 | 1,613,000 | 2,658,000 | 2,453,000 | 2,513,000 | 239,000 | -1,274,000 | -285,000 | -1,060,000 | 685,000 | -1,516,000 | -2,326,000 | -1,769,000 | -1,454,000 | 1,520,000 | 1,778,000 | 1,542,000 | 1,894,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 17,224,000 | 16,265,000 | 14,063,000 | 13,407,000 | 14,778,000 | 15,569,000 | 16,629,000 | 15,028,000 | 13,728,000 | 13,173,000 | 11,018,000 | 11,995,000 | 12,077,000 | 11,287,000 | 11,848,000 | 11,792,000 | 11,443,000 | 11,779,000 | 11,421,000 | 11,744,000 |
| Operating profit margin | 23.69% | 22.04% | 13.01% | 12.03% | 17.99% | 15.76% | 15.11% | 1.59% | -9.28% | -2.16% | -9.62% | 5.71% | -12.55% | -20.61% | -14.93% | -12.33% | 13.28% | 15.09% | 13.50% | 16.13% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $4,081,000K ÷ $17,224,000K
= 23.69%
The operating profit margin of Vistra Energy Corp has displayed fluctuations over the periods provided.
From March 31, 2020, to September 30, 2022, the operating profit margins were mostly negative, indicating that the company was experiencing challenges in generating profits from its operations. This could suggest operational inefficiencies, cost issues, or other factors affecting profitability during this period.
However, starting from March 31, 2023, there has been a notable improvement in the operating profit margin, with the values turning positive and showing an upward trend. This positive trend continued through December 31, 2024, with the operating profit margin reaching its highest point of 23.69%.
The increase in operating profit margins from 2023 onwards could indicate that the company implemented strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, control costs, or improve revenue generation, leading to improved profitability. Investors and stakeholders may view this trend positively as it signifies the company's ability to manage its operations effectively and generate profits.
It is essential for investors and analysts to continue monitoring the operating profit margin of Vistra Energy Corp in future periods to assess the sustainability of this positive trend and to evaluate the company's overall operational performance and financial health.
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Dec 31, 2024