Ball Corporation (BALL)
Net 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | -687,000 | -501,000 | -495,000 | -480,000 | 707,000 | 608,000 | 797,000 | 450,000 | 719,000 | 961,000 | 748,000 | 1,124,000 | 878,000 | 808,000 | 870,000 | 762,000 | 585,000 | 518,000 | 369,000 | 472,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 11,801,000 | 12,324,000 | 12,813,000 | 13,401,000 | 13,521,000 | 13,666,000 | 14,046,000 | 14,614,000 | 15,349,000 | 15,475,000 | 15,077,000 | 14,402,000 | 13,811,000 | 13,239,000 | 12,779,000 | 12,121,000 | 11,781,000 | 11,398,000 | 11,258,000 | 11,474,000 |
| Net profit margin | -5.82% | -4.07% | -3.86% | -3.58% | 5.23% | 4.45% | 5.67% | 3.08% | 4.68% | 6.21% | 4.96% | 7.80% | 6.36% | 6.10% | 6.81% | 6.29% | 4.97% | 4.54% | 3.28% | 4.11% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $-687,000K ÷ $11,801,000K
= -5.82%
The net profit margin of Ball Corporation has displayed fluctuating trends over the analyzed period. It started at 4.11% in March 2020, gradually increased to reach its peak at 7.80% in March 2022, indicating improved profitability. However, there was a noticeable decline in the following quarters, with the net profit margin dropping to 3.08% in March 2023 and further to -5.82% by December 2024, reflecting a negative profitability trend. This decline may raise concerns about the company's ability to generate profits relative to its revenue during this period. Analyzing the reasons behind these fluctuations and their impact on the overall financial health of the company would be crucial for stakeholders and investors to make informed decisions.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024