Williams Companies Inc (WMB)

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
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 3,339,000 3,633,000 3,789,000 3,963,000 4,311,000 4,296,000 4,122,000 3,724,000 3,018,000 2,883,000 2,418,000 2,546,000 2,631,000 2,212,000 2,498,000 2,510,000 2,202,000 1,918,000 1,905,000 1,791,000
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 10,503,000 10,544,000 10,450,000 10,597,000 10,907,000 11,053,000 11,515,000 11,522,000 10,965,000 11,292,000 10,746,000 10,539,000 10,627,000 9,462,000 8,920,000 8,418,000 7,719,000 7,734,000 7,800,000 8,060,000
Operating profit margin 31.79% 34.46% 36.26% 37.40% 39.53% 38.87% 35.80% 32.32% 27.52% 25.53% 22.50% 24.16% 24.76% 23.38% 28.00% 29.82% 28.53% 24.80% 24.42% 22.22%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $3,339,000K ÷ $10,503,000K
= 31.79%

Williams Companies Inc has demonstrated fluctuating operating profit margins over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The operating profit margin started at 22.22% in March 2020 and showed an upward trend reaching its peak at 39.53% by December 31, 2023. From there, the margin started to decline, dropping to 31.79% by December 31, 2024.

The company experienced significant variability in its operating profit margin, with peaks and troughs occurring throughout the period under consideration. Despite this volatility, the overall trend indicates an improvement in operating efficiency and profitability during the earlier part of the period, followed by a slight decline towards the end.

It is important for stakeholders to closely monitor these fluctuations in the operating profit margin to assess the company's operational performance and efficiency in generating profits from its core business activities. Analyzing the drivers behind these changes can provide valuable insights into the company's financial health and future prospects.