Pulse Biosciences (De)(Plse) Financials: Operating Profit Margin Compared To Industry Average, Plus Other Key Ratios
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Report - operating profit margin
This chart shows the historical trend of operating profit margin for PLSE 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', PLSE's operating profit margin was -4443.9%, highlighting profit earned from core business operations. Industry average for Medical/Dental Instruments in '2021' stood at -52.1%.
• In '2022', PLSE's operating profit margin was -8293.9%, highlighting profit earned from core business operations. The decline from '2021' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Medical/Dental Instruments in '2022' stood at -53.8%. Industry average declined by 1.7% from previous year.
Overall, PLSE's operating profit margin has been volatile but showed a downward trend over the past 2 years.
Formula: Operating Profit Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Good Range: Often 10%-30% depending on business model.