Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA)
Operating profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 742,000 | 481,000 | 529,000 | 979,000 | 651,000 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 4,986,000 | 4,582,000 | 5,778,000 | 5,619,000 | 4,359,000 |
| Operating profit margin | 14.88% | 10.50% | 9.16% | 17.42% | 14.93% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $742,000K ÷ $4,986,000K
= 14.88%
The operating profit margin of Zebra Technologies Corporation has shown fluctuations over the past five years. The margin increased from 14.93% on December 31, 2020, to 17.42% on December 31, 2021, indicating improved efficiency in generating profits from its operations. However, there was a decline in the margin to 9.16% on December 31, 2022, possibly due to increased operating expenses or a slowdown in revenue growth.
In the following years, there was a slight recovery in the operating profit margin, reaching 10.50% on December 31, 2023, and then further improving to 14.88% on December 31, 2024. This upward trend suggests that the company may have implemented cost-saving measures or experienced higher revenue relative to its operating expenses.
Overall, while the operating profit margin experienced fluctuations, the company managed to maintain a relatively healthy level of profitability throughout the period under review. Investors and stakeholders may want to monitor future trends in the operating profit margin to assess the company's operational efficiency and profitability performance.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024