Central Garden & Pet Company A (CENTA)
Net profit margin
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | ||
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| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 134,506 | 125,643 | 120,818 | 113,112 | 134,710 | 152,152 | 151,135 | 151,901 | 155,142 | 151,746 | 168,342 | 160,956 | 130,706 | 120,676 | 109,527 | 86,879 | 86,566 | 92,786 | 100,914 | 96,307 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 3,316,578 | 3,309,592 | 3,267,352 | 3,259,572 | 3,305,089 | 3,338,693 | 3,382,118 | 3,405,108 | 3,390,545 | 3,304,411 | 3,185,718 | 2,995,231 | 2,773,382 | 2,695,509 | 2,560,284 | 2,433,376 | 2,403,848 | 2,383,010 | 2,344,580 | 2,295,948 |
| Net profit margin | 4.06% | 3.80% | 3.70% | 3.47% | 4.08% | 4.56% | 4.47% | 4.46% | 4.58% | 4.59% | 5.28% | 5.37% | 4.71% | 4.48% | 4.28% | 3.57% | 3.60% | 3.89% | 4.30% | 4.19% |
December 31, 2023 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $134,506K ÷ $3,316,578K
= 4.06%
The net profit margin of Central Garden & Pet Company A has shown some fluctuation over the periods presented. The net profit margin represents the percentage of each dollar of revenue that translates into profit after all expenses are deducted.
From the data provided, we can see that the net profit margin has ranged from a low of 3.47% in March 2023 to a high of 5.37% in June 2021. The trend indicates that the net profit margin has generally been around the 4% range in recent periods.
A lower net profit margin may indicate that the company is facing challenges in controlling its costs or generating sufficient revenue to cover expenses. On the other hand, a higher net profit margin suggests that the company is effectively managing its costs and generating healthy profits.
It is important to monitor the net profit margin over time to assess the company's profitability and efficiency in converting sales into profits. Further analysis of the company's expenses, revenue streams, and overall financial performance would provide valuable insights into the factors influencing the net profit margin fluctuations.
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Dec 31, 2023