Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP)

Net profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Oct 7, 2023 Jul 15, 2023 Apr 22, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Oct 8, 2022 Apr 23, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Oct 9, 2021 Jul 17, 2021 Apr 24, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jul 11, 2020 Apr 18, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Oct 5, 2019 Jul 13, 2019 Apr 20, 2019 Dec 31, 2018
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 29,736 179,941 357,859 333,722 367,068 421,803 484,618 616,108 646,435 624,098 635,362 517,634 501,545 477,738 412,598 486,896 444,430 436,604 429,620 423,847
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 11,284,210 11,292,080 11,214,340 11,895,070 10,872,760 11,024,650 11,032,730 10,996,300 10,959,250 10,879,950 10,731,910 10,099,420 9,853,800 9,623,980 9,454,850 9,709,010 9,701,470 9,664,340 9,658,740 9,580,550
Net profit margin 0.26% 1.59% 3.19% 2.81% 3.38% 3.83% 4.39% 5.60% 5.90% 5.74% 5.92% 5.13% 5.09% 4.96% 4.36% 5.01% 4.58% 4.52% 4.45% 4.42%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $29,736K ÷ $11,284,210K
= 0.26%

The net profit margin of Advance Auto Parts Inc has exhibited fluctuations over the past years. The margin represents the percentage of each dollar of revenue that results in net income after accounting for all expenses. In Dec 2023, the net profit margin was 0.26%, which was relatively low compared to historical figures. This suggests that the company's profitability was under pressure during this period, possibly due to increased expenses or lower revenue generation.

Looking back at previous quarters, the net profit margin has shown a declining trend from 5.60% in Dec 2021 to 0.26% in Dec 2023. This downward trend could indicate challenges in maintaining profitability or inefficiencies in cost management. It is worth noting that the net profit margin reached a peak of 5.90% in Oct 2021, indicating a period of higher profitability for the company.

Analyzing the historical data, the net profit margin has generally ranged between 4% to 6% over the past few years, with occasional fluctuations. Investors and stakeholders should closely monitor the company's efforts to improve profitability through cost controls, revenue growth strategies, and operational efficiencies to ensure sustained financial health and value creation.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Net profit margin
Advance Auto Parts Inc
AAP
0.26%
AutoZone Inc
AZO
14.40%
MarineMax Inc
HZO
1.57%
O’Reilly Automotive Inc
ORLY
14.97%