Cabot Corporation (CBT)

Net profit margin

Sep 30, 2024 Sep 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 380,000 445,000 209,000 250,000 -238,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 3,994,000 3,931,000 4,321,000 3,409,000 2,614,000
Net profit margin 9.51% 11.32% 4.84% 7.33% -9.10%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $380,000K ÷ $3,994,000K
= 9.51%

The net profit margin of Cabot Corporation has fluctuated over the past five years. In 2024, the net profit margin was 9.51%, showing a decrease from the previous year's margin of 11.32%. However, the current margin is still higher than the margins reported in 2022 and 2021, which were 4.84% and 7.33%, respectively. Notably, in 2020, Cabot Corporation experienced a negative net profit margin of -9.10%, indicating a loss rather than a profit. Overall, while there has been variability in the net profit margin, recent years show an improvement in profitability compared to 2020, reflecting potential positive trends in the company's financial performance.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Net profit margin
Cabot Corporation
CBT
9.51%
WD-40 Company
WDFC
11.81%