Winnebago Industries Inc (WGO)

Operating profit margin

Aug 26, 2023 Aug 27, 2022 Aug 28, 2021 Aug 29, 2020 Aug 31, 2019
Operating income US$ in thousands 300,700 583,500 407,400 113,763 155,267
Revenue US$ in thousands 3,470,200 4,916,420 3,594,240 2,318,070 1,985,670
Operating profit margin 8.67% 11.87% 11.33% 4.91% 7.82%

August 26, 2023 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $300,700K ÷ $3,470,200K
= 8.67%

From the data provided, Winnebago Industries, Inc.'s operating profit margin has fluctuated over the past five years. The operating profit margin indicates the company's efficiency in controlling its operating costs and generating profits from its core business activities.

In 2023, the operating profit margin was 8.61%, representing a decrease from the previous year's margin of 11.77%. This decline could indicate heightened operating expenses relative to revenue, potentially impacting the company's overall profitability.

Comparing to 2020, Winnebago's operating profit margin showed significant improvement in 2021, increasing from 4.83% to 11.22%. This suggests that the company had effectively managed its operating costs relative to its revenue, leading to a more favorable margin in 2021.

It's worth noting that while the operating profit margin fluctuated over the years, it remained above 7% in 2023 and 2021, indicating that the company has generally been able to generate a reasonable level of profit from its core operations relative to its sales. However, there may be room for further efficiency improvements to enhance profitability.


Peer comparison

Aug 26, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Winnebago Industries Inc
WGO
8.67%
Thor Industries Inc
THO
4.41%