Operating Profit Margin
since 2014
Calculation
Paycom Software Inc., operating profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Operating profit margin | = | 100 | × | Operating income1 | ÷ | Revenues1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2022 | 27.54% | = | 100 | × | 378,679) | ÷ | 1,375,218) |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 24.02% | = | 100 | × | 253,567) | ÷ | 1,055,524) |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 22.12% | = | 100 | × | 186,123) | ÷ | 841,434) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 30.67% | = | 100 | × | 226,224) | ÷ | 737,671) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 30.67% | = | 100 | × | 173,715) | ÷ | 566,336) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 18.16% | = | 100 | × | 78,625) | ÷ | 433,047) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 17.61% | = | 100 | × | 57,971) | ÷ | 329,141) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 15.33% | = | 100 | × | 34,435) | ÷ | 224,653) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 10.40% | = | 100 | × | 15,700) | ÷ | 150,929) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31).
1 US$ in thousands
The financial data indicates a consistent upward trend in both operating income and revenues over the observed period. Operating income shows substantial growth from 15.7 million US dollars in 2014 to 378.7 million US dollars in 2022, reflecting strong operational performance. Revenues have likewise increased steadily, rising from approximately 151 million US dollars in 2014 to nearly 1.375 billion US dollars in 2022, signifying robust top-line expansion.
Examining the operating profit margin reveals variability but generally positive improvements. The margin increased from 10.4% in 2014 to a peak of roughly 30.67% in 2018 and 2019, demonstrating enhanced profitability relative to revenue during this period. However, there was a noticeable decline in 2020 to 22.12%, before recovering moderately in subsequent years to 27.54% by 2022.
- Operating Income
- Displayed a significant upward trajectory, more than doubling almost every few years, indicative of increased operational efficiency and scaling.
- Revenues
- Consistently expanded year-over-year, suggesting successful market penetration, sales growth, and possible product or service diversification supporting this expansion.
- Operating Profit Margin
- Though improving over the long term, this ratio experienced fluctuations, peaking at over 30% in 2018-2019 and dipping in 2020, which may have been influenced by extraordinary expenses or shifts in cost structure before rebounding somewhat by 2022.
Overall, the data reflects a positive growth trajectory accompanied by strong profitability levels, with some short-term variation in margins that may warrant further exploration to understand underlying causal factors. The continuous revenue increase alongside operating income growth highlights the company’s capacity to scale its business effectively while maintaining a solid profit margin.