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 '2022', CURV's operating profit margin was 3.5%, highlighting profit earned from core business operations. Industry average for Clothing/Shoe/Accessory Stores in '2022' stood at 10.7%.
• In '2023', CURV's operating profit margin was 7.9%, highlighting profit earned from core business operations. The increase since '2022' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Clothing/Shoe/Accessory Stores in '2023' stood at 6.5%. Industry average declined by 4.2% from previous year.
• In '2024', CURV's operating profit margin was 5.0%, highlighting profit earned from core business operations. The decline from '2023' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Clothing/Shoe/Accessory Stores in '2024' stood at 4.6%. Industry average declined by 1.9% from previous year.
• In '2025', CURV's operating profit margin was 5.2%, highlighting profit earned from core business operations. The increase since '2024' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Clothing/Shoe/Accessory Stores in '2025' stood at 5.0%. Industry average increased by 0.4% compared to previous year.
Overall, CURV's operating profit margin has been volatile but generally stable over the past 4 years.

Formula: Operating Profit Margin = Operating Income / Revenue

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