BioLife Solutions Inc (BLFS)
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 | 50,311 | 48,586 | 30,537 | 33,803 | 36,073 | 9,913 | 34,583 | -30,706 | -28,315 | 8,564 | 3,960 | 71,723 | 62,547 | 64,476 | 48,166 | 29,462 | 23,366 | -7,891 | -3,845 | 840 | 
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 102,868 | 122,972 | 125,729 | 136,909 | 142,796 | 154,008 | 161,427 | 162,452 | 161,032 | 154,468 | 147,521 | 138,192 | 118,837 | 96,581 | 74,057 | 52,773 | 48,087 | 41,249 | 36,673 | 33,590 | 
| Gross profit margin | 48.91% | 39.51% | 24.29% | 24.69% | 25.26% | 6.44% | 21.42% | -18.90% | -17.58% | 5.54% | 2.68% | 51.90% | 52.63% | 66.76% | 65.04% | 55.83% | 48.59% | -19.13% | -10.48% | 2.50% | 
December 31, 2024 calculation
            Gross profit margin = Gross profit (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
            = $50,311K ÷ $102,868K
            = 48.91%        
BioLife Solutions Inc's gross profit margin has fluctuated over the past few years, with some periods showing negative margins. The trend in the most recent quarters indicates an improvement in profitability, with margins increasing from around 50% to close to 50% at the end of 2024. While there have been periods of low margins, the company has managed to increase its profitability over time. It is essential for the company to sustain this positive trend to ensure long-term financial health and growth.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024
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                    Symbol
                    Gross profit margin
                BioLife Solutions Inc
                            BLFS
                            48.91%
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