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', HYLN's operating profit margin was -48048.5%, highlighting profit earned from core business operations. Industry average for Construction/Ag Equipment/Trucks in '2021' stood at 1.1%.
• In '2022', HYLN's operating profit margin was -7551.3%, highlighting profit earned from core business operations. The increase since '2021' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Construction/Ag Equipment/Trucks in '2022' stood at -0.7%. Industry average declined by 1.9% from previous year.
• In '2023', HYLN's operating profit margin was -18734.4%, highlighting profit earned from core business operations. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Construction/Ag Equipment/Trucks in '2023' stood at 6.6%. Industry average increased by 7.4% compared to previous year.
Overall, HYLN's operating profit margin has been volatile but showed an upward trend over the past 3 years.

Formula: Operating Profit Margin = Operating Income / Revenue

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