H. B. Fuller(Ful) Financials: Operating Profit Margin Compared To Industry Average, Plus Other Key Ratios

Company Report for FUL

Report - operating profit margin

This chart shows the historical trend of operating profit margin for FUL compared to its industry average over the recent years.

Ratio Definition and Interpretation

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', FUL's operating profit margin was 8.7%, highlighting profit earned from core business operations. Industry average for Home Furnishings in '2021' stood at 3.1%.
• In '2022', FUL's operating profit margin was 9.3%, highlighting profit earned from core business operations. The increase since '2021' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Home Furnishings in '2022' stood at 1.2%. Industry average declined by 1.9% from previous year.
• In '2023', FUL's operating profit margin was 10.7%, highlighting profit earned from core business operations. The increase since '2022' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Home Furnishings in '2023' stood at 1.8%. Industry average increased by 0.7% compared to previous year.
• In '2024', FUL's operating profit margin was 10.2%, highlighting profit earned from core business operations. The decline from '2023' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Home Furnishings in '2024' stood at -0.2%. Industry average declined by 2.1% from previous year.
Overall, FUL'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.