Warner Bros Discovery Inc (WBD)
Operating profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | -10,032,000 | -1,548,000 | -3,582,000 | 2,012,000 | 2,515,000 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 39,321,000 | 41,321,000 | 33,817,000 | 12,191,000 | 10,671,000 |
| Operating profit margin | -25.51% | -3.75% | -10.59% | 16.50% | 23.57% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $-10,032,000K ÷ $39,321,000K
= -25.51%
Warner Bros Discovery Inc's operating profit margin has shown a declining trend over the years based on the data provided. The margin decreased from 23.57% as of December 31, 2020, to 16.50% as of December 31, 2021. However, the company experienced a sharp decline in operating profit margin to -10.59% as of December 31, 2022, indicating that its operating expenses exceeded its operating income.
The trend continued with the operating profit margin further decreasing to -3.75% as of December 31, 2023, and then significantly dropping to -25.51% as of December 31, 2024. This negative operating profit margin in the latter years signals that the company was not able to generate sufficient operating income to cover its operating expenses.
Overall, the declining trend in Warner Bros Discovery Inc's operating profit margin suggests potential operational inefficiencies or cost management challenges that may require attention and strategic adjustments to improve profitability in the future.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024