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', SAIA's operating profit margin was 14.6%, highlighting profit earned from core business operations. Industry average for Trucking Freight/Courier Services in '2021' stood at 10.8%.
• In '2022', SAIA's operating profit margin was 16.9%, highlighting profit earned from core business operations. The increase since '2021' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Trucking Freight/Courier Services in '2022' stood at 11.6%. Industry average increased by 0.8% compared to previous year.
• In '2023', SAIA's operating profit margin was 16.0%, highlighting profit earned from core business operations. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Trucking Freight/Courier Services in '2023' stood at 8.9%. Industry average declined by 2.7% from previous year.
• In '2024', SAIA's operating profit margin was 15.0%, highlighting profit earned from core business operations. The decline from '2023' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Trucking Freight/Courier Services in '2024' stood at 7.1%. Industry average declined by 1.8% from previous year.
Overall, SAIA'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.