Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA)
Operating profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 649,000 | 412,000 | 415,000 | 481,000 | 667,000 | 881,000 | 542,000 | 529,000 | 492,000 | 527,000 | 919,000 | 979,000 | 987,000 | 900,000 | 772,000 | 651,000 | 608,000 | 643,000 | 684,000 | 692,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 4,827,000 | 4,428,000 | 4,375,000 | 4,583,000 | 4,955,000 | 5,408,000 | 5,677,000 | 5,778,000 | 5,803,000 | 5,831,000 | 5,738,000 | 5,617,000 | 5,453,000 | 5,155,000 | 4,733,000 | 4,433,000 | 4,317,000 | 4,320,000 | 4,469,000 | 4,483,000 |
| Operating profit margin | 13.45% | 9.30% | 9.49% | 10.50% | 13.46% | 16.29% | 9.55% | 9.16% | 8.48% | 9.04% | 16.02% | 17.43% | 18.10% | 17.46% | 16.31% | 14.69% | 14.08% | 14.88% | 15.31% | 15.44% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $649,000K ÷ $4,827,000K
= 13.45%
The operating profit margin of Zebra Technologies Corporation has shown fluctuations over the periods provided in the data.
From December 31, 2019, to June 30, 2021, the operating profit margin generally improved, reaching a peak of 18.10% on September 30, 2021. This upward trend indicated the company's ability to efficiently control its operating costs and generate profits from its core business activities.
However, starting from June 30, 2022, there was a significant decline in the operating profit margin, dropping to as low as 8.48% on September 30, 2022. This decrease may raise concerns about the company's cost structure, pricing strategies, or operational efficiency during that period.
While there were some fluctuations thereafter, the operating profit margin somewhat recovered, reaching 13.45% by December 31, 2024. It is important for investors and stakeholders to monitor these fluctuations closely to understand the company's ability to manage costs, generate profits, and sustain its financial performance over time.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024