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 is the significance of the Gross Profit Margin in assessing Halliburton's profitability in 2023?
Answer: The Gross Profit Margin is a key indicator of a company's financial health and operational efficiency. It measures the percentage of revenue that exceeds the cost of goods sold (COGS), reflecting the core profitability of the company's primary business activities. For Halliburton, the Gross Profit Margin provides insights into how effectively the company is managing its production costs relative to its revenue. A higher Gross Profit Margin indicates that the company retains more revenue after covering the direct costs associated with producing its goods and services, which can be used to cover other operating expenses, invest in growth, and generate profits. In 2023, Halliburton's Gross Profit Margin was 18.94%, up from 16.32% in 2022. This improvement suggests that Halliburton has become more efficient in managing its production costs, leading to higher profitability. The Gross Profit Margin is crucial for investors and analysts as it helps assess the company's ability to generate profit from its core operations before accounting for other expenses such as administrative costs, interest, and taxes. A consistent or improving Gross Profit Margin over time can indicate a strong competitive position and effective cost management strategies.