Operating Profit Margin
since 2005
Calculation
Fair Isaac Corp., operating profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Operating profit margin | = | 100 | × | Operating income1 | ÷ | Revenues1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2024 | 42.71% | = | 100 | × | 733,629) | ÷ | 1,717,526) |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 42.47% | = | 100 | × | 642,830) | ÷ | 1,513,557) |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 39.38% | = | 100 | × | 542,414) | ÷ | 1,377,270) |
| Sep 30, 2021 | 38.40% | = | 100 | × | 505,489) | ÷ | 1,316,536) |
| Sep 30, 2020 | 22.86% | = | 100 | × | 295,969) | ÷ | 1,294,562) |
| Sep 30, 2019 | 21.86% | = | 100 | × | 253,548) | ÷ | 1,160,083) |
| Sep 30, 2018 | 19.99% | = | 100 | × | 206,437) | ÷ | 1,032,475) |
| Sep 30, 2017 | 19.01% | = | 100 | × | 177,200) | ÷ | 932,169) |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 19.24% | = | 100 | × | 169,592) | ÷ | 881,356) |
| Sep 30, 2015 | 16.39% | = | 100 | × | 137,505) | ÷ | 838,781) |
| Sep 30, 2014 | 20.52% | = | 100 | × | 161,868) | ÷ | 788,985) |
| Sep 30, 2013 | 21.74% | = | 100 | × | 161,593) | ÷ | 743,444) |
| Sep 30, 2012 | 24.89% | = | 100 | × | 168,358) | ÷ | 676,423) |
| Sep 30, 2011 | 20.55% | = | 100 | × | 127,337) | ÷ | 619,683) |
| Sep 30, 2010 | 18.72% | = | 100 | × | 113,349) | ÷ | 605,643) |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 18.51% | = | 100 | × | 116,747) | ÷ | 630,735) |
| Sep 30, 2008 | 16.42% | = | 100 | × | 122,283) | ÷ | 744,842) |
| Sep 30, 2007 | 18.06% | = | 100 | × | 148,474) | ÷ | 822,236) |
| Sep 30, 2006 | 18.50% | = | 100 | × | 152,723) | ÷ | 825,365) |
| Sep 30, 2005 | 24.17% | = | 100 | × | 193,011) | ÷ | 798,671) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-09-30).
1 US$ in thousands
- Operating Income
- The operating income shows variability over the years with a general upward trajectory. Starting at 193,011 thousand USD in 2005, there is a decline observed through 2009 reaching 116,747 thousand USD. From 2010 onwards, the operating income steadily increases, reaching 177,200 thousand USD by 2017. A more pronounced rise is visible after 2017, culminating in a significant peak of 733,629 thousand USD in 2024. This indicates strong growth and improved profitability in the later years after a period of relative stagnation and decline.
- Revenues
- The revenue demonstrates a somewhat fluctuating pattern between 2005 and 2011, initially increasing to a peak of 825,365 thousand USD in 2006, then declining to 605,643 thousand USD by 2010. From 2011 onward, revenues exhibit a steady upward trend, rising from 619,683 thousand USD to 1,717,526 thousand USD in 2024. This consistent growth over the last decade reflects enhanced sales performance and market expansion.
- Operating Profit Margin
- The operating profit margin reveals periods of volatility in the earlier years, decreasing from 24.17% in 2005 to a low of 16.39% in 2014. After 2014, the margin mostly improved, fluctuating around the 19% to 22% range until 2016-2017. From 2017 onwards, a marked increase in profitability is noticeable, with margins rising sharply to exceed 38% by 2021, ultimately reaching approximately 42.7% in 2024. This significant improvement in margin indicates enhanced operational efficiency and higher profitability relative to revenues.
- Summary Insights
- The data presents a company that initially experienced revenue and operating income fluctuations with decreasing profitability through the late 2000s and early 2010s. However, beginning around 2011, a gradual but steady recovery occurs in revenues, complemented by a significant rebound in operating income. Most notably, from 2017 onwards, operational efficiency visibly improves as demonstrated by the rising operating profit margins, which correlate with accelerated growth in both operating income and revenues. The continued increase in profit margins into the 40% range by 2024 suggests that the company has strengthened its market position, executed cost management effectively, and enhanced its overall profitability profile.
Comparison to Competitors
Fair Isaac Corp., operating profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2024 | 42.71% | 14.79% | 31.35% | 29.10% | -0.07% | 22.29% | 44.64% | 28.99% | 10.83% | 8.52% | 14.38% | 12.42% | 22.13% | 2.52% |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 42.47% | 13.74% | 34.26% | 30.59% | -8.48% | 21.86% | 41.77% | 26.21% | 5.39% | 5.62% | 3.29% | 8.49% | 21.72% | -3.57% |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 39.38% | 15.21% | 34.64% | 30.15% | -9.82% | 20.20% | 42.06% | 25.74% | -8.46% | -3.43% | 2.07% | 4.90% | 22.87% | -2.27% |
| Sep 30, 2021 | 38.40% | 15.08% | 36.76% | 26.07% | -10.58% | 25.95% | 41.59% | 37.58% | -26.66% | -7.15% | 2.14% | 4.36% | 17.48% | -5.76% |
| Sep 30, 2020 | 22.86% | 14.69% | 32.93% | 24.06% | -30.34% | 28.34% | 37.03% | 35.57% | -107.41% | -5.25% | 1.74% | 4.40% | 16.83% | -13.85% |
| Sep 30, 2019 | 21.86% | 14.59% | 29.25% | 21.05% | — | 27.33% | 34.14% | 34.26% | — | -1.87% | 4.03% | 1.22% | 15.48% | -16.42% |
| Sep 30, 2018 | 19.99% | 14.04% | 31.45% | 18.53% | — | 25.10% | 31.77% | 34.34% | — | -5.68% | 2.25% | -1.63% | 11.54% | -14.15% |
| Sep 30, 2017 | 19.01% | 12.60% | 29.69% | 16.67% | — | 26.95% | 24.82% | 33.69% | — | -10.21% | 0.77% | -5.25% | 12.76% | -24.00% |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 19.24% | 13.82% | 25.51% | 13.49% | — | 26.46% | 23.65% | 34.02% | — | -13.79% | 1.72% | -30.41% | 13.10% | -22.77% |
| Sep 30, 2015 | 16.39% | 13.48% | 18.83% | 16.77% | — | 17.60% | 19.41% | 36.29% | — | -14.39% | -2.71% | -16.55% | 11.88% | -27.38% |
| Sep 30, 2014 | 20.52% | 13.49% | 9.95% | 13.07% | — | 29.16% | 31.97% | 38.56% | — | -36.00% | -7.03% | -22.24% | 12.09% | -32.69% |
| Sep 30, 2013 | 21.74% | 14.27% | 10.42% | 12.94% | — | 29.56% | 34.38% | 39.49% | — | -4.70% | -3.63% | -15.61% | 12.56% | -43.07% |
| Sep 30, 2012 | 24.89% | 13.00% | 26.80% | 15.96% | — | 28.35% | 29.52% | 36.92% | — | 1.53% | -1.55% | -15.42% | 10.82% | — |
| Sep 30, 2011 | 20.55% | 12.69% | 26.07% | 10.47% | — | 26.15% | 38.83% | 33.78% | — | — | 5.88% | — | 13.86% | — |
| Sep 30, 2010 | 18.72% | 12.62% | 26.13% | -3.09% | — | 24.98% | 38.57% | 33.79% | — | — | 8.83% | — | 13.33% | — |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 18.51% | 11.41% | 23.44% | -14.50% | — | 21.43% | 34.85% | 35.79% | — | — | 5.92% | — | 15.31% | — |
| Sep 30, 2008 | 16.42% | 11.90% | 28.72% | -151.48% | — | 21.19% | 37.23% | 34.97% | — | — | 2.71% | — | 16.39% | — |
| Sep 30, 2007 | 18.06% | 11.62% | 27.16% | 19.68% | — | 23.85% | 36.23% | 33.20% | — | — | -0.72% | — | 9.74% | — |
| Sep 30, 2006 | 18.50% | 10.10% | 21.41% | 15.14% | — | 23.89% | 37.20% | 32.93% | — | — | 6.49% | — | 2.69% | — |
| Sep 30, 2005 | 24.17% | 12.35% | 37.05% | 8.94% | — | 25.72% | 36.60% | 34.09% | — | — | 3.70% | — | -5.34% | — |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-09-30).