Name: Operating Profit Margin

Definition: Operating profit margin focuses on profits from the company’s core business — before interest payments and taxes. It reflects how well the business manages operating costs relative to sales. Strong operating margins show efficient day-to-day operations. Shrinking margins may reveal rising overhead, pricing weakness, or declining efficiency.

Interpretation:
• In '2021', BDX's operating profit margin was 12.7%, highlighting profit earned from core business operations. Industry average for Medical/Dental Instruments in '2021' stood at -52.1%.
• In '2022', BDX's operating profit margin was 13.1%, highlighting profit earned from core business operations. The increase since '2021' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Medical/Dental Instruments in '2022' stood at -53.8%. Industry average declined by 1.7% from previous year.
• In '2023', BDX's operating profit margin was 12.5%, highlighting profit earned from core business operations. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Medical/Dental Instruments in '2023' stood at -75.2%. Industry average declined by 21.3% from previous year.
• In '2024', BDX's operating profit margin was 14.1%, highlighting profit earned from core business operations. The increase since '2023' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Medical/Dental Instruments in '2024' stood at -55.1%. Industry average increased by 20.1% compared to previous year.
Overall, BDX's operating profit margin has remained generally stable over the past 4 years.

Formula: Operating Profit Margin = Operating Income / Revenue

Good Range: Often 10%-30% depending on business model.