Peabody Energy Corp (BTU)
Gross profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit | US$ in thousands | 815,800 | 1,561,600 | 1,691,100 | 765,200 | 356,200 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 4,236,700 | 4,946,700 | 4,981,900 | 3,318,300 | 2,881,100 |
| Gross profit margin | 19.26% | 31.57% | 33.94% | 23.06% | 12.36% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= $815,800K ÷ $4,236,700K
= 19.26%
Peabody Energy Corp's gross profit margin has shown a fluctuating trend over the years based on the provided data. In December 31, 2020, the gross profit margin stood at 12.36%, indicating that the company was generating 12.36 cents of gross profit for every dollar of revenue.
By December 31, 2021, the gross profit margin increased significantly to 23.06%, reflecting an improvement in the company's ability to manage production costs and generate higher profits from its operations.
The trend continued to improve in December 31, 2022, with a gross profit margin of 33.94%, indicating a further enhancement in operational efficiency and profitability.
However, there was a slight decrease in the gross profit margin by December 31, 2023, down to 31.57%. This could be due to various factors such as changes in input costs, pricing strategies, or operational challenges.
Finally, by December 31, 2024, the gross profit margin dropped significantly to 19.26%, which may indicate a decline in profitability compared to the previous year.
Overall, while Peabody Energy Corp has shown fluctuations in its gross profit margin over the years, the company should continue to monitor and manage its production costs effectively to sustain and improve profitability in the future.
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Dec 31, 2024