Willscot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp A (WSC)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Operating income US$ in thousands 263,915 673,459 511,482 360,273 257,816
Revenue US$ in thousands 2,395,720 2,364,770 2,142,620 1,894,900 1,367,640
Operating profit margin 11.02% 28.48% 23.87% 19.01% 18.85%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $263,915K ÷ $2,395,720K
= 11.02%

The operating profit margin of Willscot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp A exhibits a trend of overall growth over the period from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. Specifically, the margin increased from 18.85% in 2020 to 19.01% in 2021, reflecting a relatively stable performance with a marginal improvement. The subsequent year, 2022, saw a significant rise to 23.87%, indicating enhanced operational efficiency or increased profitability from core business activities. The upward trajectory continued into 2023, reaching 28.48%, which marks a strong expansion in the company's operating profitability margin and suggests substantial operational improvements or favorable market conditions. However, in 2024, the operating profit margin experienced a sharp decline to 11.02%, representing a considerable decrease of over 17 percentage points compared to the preceding year. This decline signifies a potential deterioration in operational performance, increased costs, or other factors negatively impacting profitability. Overall, while the company demonstrated robust growth in operating margins through 2023, the significant reduction in 2024 warrants further examination to understand the underlying causes affecting operational efficiency and profit generation during that period.