John Wiley & Sons (WLY)
Operating profit margin
| Apr 30, 2024 | Apr 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2022 | Apr 30, 2021 | Apr 30, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 52,261 | 55,890 | 219,276 | 185,511 | -54,287 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 1,870,880 | 1,983,820 | 2,059,930 | 1,931,900 | 1,810,000 |
| Operating profit margin | 2.79% | 2.82% | 10.64% | 9.60% | -3.00% |
April 30, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $52,261K ÷ $1,870,880K
= 2.79%
The operating profit margin of John Wiley & Sons has shown a fluctuating trend over the past five years. In 2024, the operating profit margin decreased slightly to 2.79% from 2.82% in 2023. However, there was a significant decline compared to higher margins of 10.64% in 2022 and 9.60% in 2021. It is noteworthy that in 2020, the company reported a negative operating profit margin of -3.00%.
Overall, the recent trend indicates a mixed performance in terms of operating efficiency and cost management. Further analysis of the company's financial performance and operational strategies may be needed to determine the factors influencing these variations in operating profit margin.
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Apr 30, 2024