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', GEF's operating profit margin was 9.5%, highlighting profit earned from core business operations. Industry average for nan in '2021' stood at -41.4%.
• In '2022', GEF's operating profit margin was 11.1%, highlighting profit earned from core business operations. The increase since '2021' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for nan in '2022' stood at -40.1%. Industry average increased by 1.3% compared to previous year.
• In '2023', GEF's operating profit margin was 11.4%, highlighting profit earned from core business operations. The increase since '2022' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for nan in '2023' stood at -14.2%. Industry average increased by 25.9% compared to previous year.
• In '2024', GEF's operating profit margin was 8.0%, highlighting profit earned from core business operations. The decline from '2023' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for nan in '2024' stood at 15.5%. Industry average increased by 29.7% compared to previous year.
Overall, GEF'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.