Avery Dennison Corp (AVY)

Gross profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Gross profit (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,530,700 2,517,500 2,476,700 2,367,400 2,277,500 2,181,700 2,215,100 2,305,200 2,404,200 2,489,100 2,424,300 2,357,100 2,312,800 2,298,800 2,228,600 2,035,200 1,923,300 1,836,900 1,824,400 1,923,800
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 8,755,700 8,680,500 8,595,400 8,450,600 8,364,300 8,279,700 8,498,500 8,755,000 9,039,300 9,196,600 8,951,300 8,706,300 8,408,300 8,216,000 7,873,300 7,299,800 6,971,500 6,753,500 6,785,800 7,053,000
Gross profit margin 28.90% 29.00% 28.81% 28.01% 27.23% 26.35% 26.06% 26.33% 26.60% 27.07% 27.08% 27.07% 27.51% 27.98% 28.31% 27.88% 27.59% 27.20% 26.89% 27.28%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $2,530,700K ÷ $8,755,700K
= 28.90%

The gross profit margin of Avery Dennison Corp has shown some fluctuations over the past few years based on the provided data. The trend indicates that the company's gross profit margin has generally been in the range of 26% to 29%.

From March 31, 2020, to June 30, 2021, there was a gradual increase in the gross profit margin, reaching its peak at 28.31% in June 30, 2021. However, the margin slightly decreased in the following quarters before stabilizing around 27% from September 30, 2021, to December 31, 2022.

There was a noticeable decline in the gross profit margin from March 31, 2023, to June 30, 2023, possibly indicating some challenges faced by the company during that period. However, the margin improved in the subsequent quarters, returning to a level close to 28%.

Overall, a gross profit margin above 25% is generally considered healthy for most industries. Avery Dennison Corp's gross margin has stayed within this range, reflecting its ability to efficiently manage production costs and generate profits from its core operations. It is important for the company to monitor and maintain its gross profit margin to ensure sustainable profitability in the long term.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Gross profit margin
Avery Dennison Corp
AVY
28.90%
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
KMB
35.85%