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', REX's operating profit margin was 8.9%, highlighting profit earned from core business operations. Industry average for Major Chemicals in '2022' stood at 2.8%.
• In '2023', REX's operating profit margin was 3.0%, highlighting profit earned from core business operations. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Major Chemicals in '2023' stood at -43.0%. Industry average declined by 45.7% from previous year.
• In '2024', REX's operating profit margin was 8.3%, highlighting profit earned from core business operations. The increase since '2023' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Major Chemicals in '2024' stood at -32.1%. Industry average increased by 10.8% compared to previous year.
• In '2025', REX's operating profit margin was 10.0%, highlighting profit earned from core business operations. The increase since '2024' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Major Chemicals in '2025' stood at -21.3%. Industry average increased by 10.8% compared to previous year.
Overall, REX'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.