Brunswick Corporation (BC)

Net profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income US$ in thousands 420,400 677,000 593,300 372,700 -131,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 6,401,400 6,812,200 5,846,200 4,347,500 4,108,400
Net profit margin 6.57% 9.94% 10.15% 8.57% -3.19%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $420,400K ÷ $6,401,400K
= 6.57%

Brunswick Corp.'s net profit margin has exhibited fluctuations over the past five years. In 2023, the net profit margin stood at 6.57%, lower than the previous two years. This decline indicates that the company's profitability relative to its revenue has decreased. Despite this, Brunswick Corp. maintained a positive net profit margin, demonstrating efficient cost management and effective revenue generation. In 2022 and 2021, the company saw higher net profit margins of 9.94% and 10.15%, respectively, reflecting stronger profitability levels during those periods. The significant improvement from a negative net profit margin of -3.19% in 2019 to positive margins in subsequent years highlights the company's successful turnaround efforts in boosting profitability. These fluctuations suggest that Brunswick Corp. may be navigating varying economic conditions and adjusting its strategies to optimize profitability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Net profit margin
Brunswick Corporation
BC
6.57%
BWX Technologies Inc
BWXT
10.03%
Cummins Inc
CMI
2.16%