Werner Enterprises Inc (WERN)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 66,148 176,416 44,496 42,421 -34,377
Revenue US$ in thousands 3,030,260 3,283,500 3,289,980 2,734,370 2,372,180
Operating profit margin 2.18% 5.37% 1.35% 1.55% -1.45%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $66,148K ÷ $3,030,260K
= 2.18%

Werner Enterprises Inc's operating profit margin has exhibited fluctuating trends over the past five years based on the provided data.

- As of December 31, 2020, the operating profit margin was negative at -1.45%, indicating that the company's operating expenses exceeded its operating income during that period.
- Subsequently, the operating profit margin improved to 1.55% by December 31, 2021, displaying a recovery in profitability.
- However, in the following year, by December 31, 2022, the operating profit margin declined slightly to 1.35%, suggesting potential challenges in managing operating costs.
- The most significant improvement in the operating profit margin was observed by December 31, 2023, at 5.37%, indicating enhanced efficiency in generating profits from operations.
- Finally, by December 31, 2024, the operating profit margin decreased to 2.18%, signaling a slight reduction in profitability compared to the previous year.

Overall, Werner Enterprises Inc's operating profit margin has shown variability over the analyzed period, with fluctuations potentially influenced by factors such as revenue changes, cost management strategies, and economic conditions affecting the transportation industry.