Crown Holdings Inc (CCK)

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 660,000 131,000 498,000 380,000 419,000 441,000 376,000 421,000 560,000 -964,000 -834,000 -775,000 -712,000 1,311,000 1,591,000 1,701,000 1,912,000 1,800,000 1,740,000 1,818,000
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 11,928,000 11,504,000 11,378,000 11,328,000 11,532,000 11,716,000 11,928,000 12,382,000 12,632,000 12,492,000 12,255,000 11,672,000 11,632,000 11,816,000 11,385,000 10,666,000 10,345,000 10,174,000 10,769,000 11,667,000
Gross profit margin 5.53% 1.14% 4.38% 3.35% 3.63% 3.76% 3.15% 3.40% 4.43% -7.72% -6.81% -6.64% -6.12% 11.10% 13.97% 15.95% 18.48% 17.69% 16.16% 15.58%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $660,000K ÷ $11,928,000K
= 5.53%

The gross profit margin of Crown Holdings Inc has exhibited fluctuations over the reported periods. The margin saw a gradual increase from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2020, indicating improved efficiency in generating profits from sales. However, starting from March 31, 2021, there was a decline in the margin, reaching negative percentages by December 31, 2021. This negative trend persisted until September 30, 2022.

From December 31, 2022, there was a notable upturn in the gross profit margin, with a significant increase recorded by December 31, 2024. It is essential for the company to closely monitor this metric to ensure sustained profitability and operational efficiency in its business activities.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Gross profit margin
Crown Holdings Inc
CCK
5.53%
Ball Corporation
BALL
10.93%
Silgan Holdings Inc
SLGN
17.07%