HALLIBURTON CO 10-K form for the fiscal year ended 2023-12-31, page 43: 

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|  1 |                                                              | HALLIBURTON COMPANY Consolidated Statements of Operations |                        |        |    |        |    |        |
|  2 |                                                              |                                                           | Year Ended December 31 |        |    |        |    |        |
|  3 | Millions of dollars and shares except per share data         | 2023                                                      | 2022                   | 2021   |    |        |    |        |
|  4 | Revenue:                                                     |                                                           |                        |        |    |        |    |        |
|  5 | Services                                                     | $                                                         | 16,483                 |        | $  | 14,749 | $  | 10,989 |
|  6 | Product sales                                                | 6,535                                                     |                        | 5,548  |    | 4,306  |    |        |
|  7 | Total revenue                                                | 23,018                                                    |                        | 20,297 |    | 15,295 |    |        |
|  8 | Operating costs and expenses:                                |                                                           |                        |        |    |        |    |        |
|  9 | Cost of services                                             | 13,402                                                    |                        | 12,381 |    | 9,745  |    |        |
| 10 | Cost of sales                                                | 5,256                                                     |                        | 4,603  |    | 3,534  |    |        |
| 12 | General and administrative                                   | 226                                                       |                        | 240    |    | 204    |    |        |
| 13 | SAP S4 upgrade expense                                       | 51                                                        |                        | -      |    | -      |    |        |
| 14 | Impairments and other charges                                | -                                                         |                        | 366    |    | 12     |    |        |
| 16 | Total operating costs and expenses                           | 18,935                                                    |                        | 17,590 |    | 13,495 |    |        |
| 17 | Operating income                                             | 4,083                                                     |                        | 2,707  |    | 1,800  |    |        |
| 18 | Interest expense, net of interest income of $81, $29, and $9 | (395)                                                     |                        | (463)  |    | (520)  |    |        |
| 19 | Loss on Blue Chip Swap transactions                          | (110)                                                     |                        | -      |    | -      |    |        |
| 20 | Argentina currency impact                                    | (131)                                                     |                        | (30)   |    | 6      |    |        |
| 21 | Loss on early extinguishment of debt                         | -                                                         |                        | (42)   |    | -      |    |        |
| 22 | Other, net                                                   | (84)                                                      |                        | (62)   |    | (34)   |    |        |
| 23 | Income before income taxes                                   | 3,363                                                     |                        | 2,110  |    | 1,252  |    |        |
| 24 | Income tax benefit (provision)                               | (701)                                                     |                        | (515)  |    | 216    |    |        |
| 27 | Net income                                                   | $                                                         | 2,662                  |        | $  | 1,595  | $  | 1,468  |
| 28 | Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest           | (24)                                                      |                        | (23)   |    | (11)   |    |        |
| 29 | Net income attributable to company                           | $                                                         | 2,638                  |        | $  | 1,572  | $  | 1,457  |
| 40 | Basic net income per share                                   | $                                                         | 2.93                   |        | $  | 1.74   | $  | 1.63   |
| 41 | Diluted net income per share                                 | $                                                         | 2.92                   |        | $  | 1.73   | $  | 1.63   |
| 46 | Basic weighted average common shares outstanding             | 899                                                       |                        | 904    |    | 892    |    |        |
| 47 | Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding           | 902                                                       |                        | 908    |    | 892    |    |        |
| 48 |                                                              | See notes to consolidated financial statements.           |                        |        |    |        |    |        |

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Question: What does the Operating Profit Margin reveal about Halliburton's financial health in 2023?
Answer: The Operating Profit Margin is a vital measure of a company's operational efficiency and profitability, reflecting the percentage of revenue remaining after covering all operating expenses (excluding interest and taxes). For Halliburton, the Operating Profit Margin rose from 13.34% in 2022 to 17.74% in 2023, indicating improved operational efficiency. This increase suggests that Halliburton has effectively managed its operating costs, such as the cost of services, cost of sales, and general and administrative expenses. A higher Operating Profit Margin not only signifies better cost control but also enhances profitability and financial health. This metric is crucial for investors and analysts, as it reveals the company's capacity to generate profit from core operations, essential for long-term sustainability and growth. A consistent or improving margin over time can highlight strong management practices and a competitive advantage in the industry.