Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM)

Net profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income US$ in thousands 251,400 311,440 354,108 108,013 330,489
Revenue US$ in thousands 3,508,870 3,486,170 3,144,770 2,501,550 3,042,480
Net profit margin 7.16% 8.93% 11.26% 4.32% 10.86%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $251,400K ÷ $3,508,870K
= 7.16%

Columbia Sportswear Co.'s net profit margin has shown fluctuation over the past five years. The company's net profit margin decreased from 10.86% in 2019 to 4.32% in 2020, reflecting a significant decline in profitability. However, there was a notable recovery in 2021 with the net profit margin improving to 11.33%. Subsequently, the net profit margin decreased to 8.99% in 2022 and further dropped to 7.21% in 2023.

The declining trend in net profit margin from 2021 to 2023 indicates challenges in effectively controlling costs and expenses relative to revenue generation. It is imperative for Columbia Sportswear Co. to focus on strategic cost management and enhancing operational efficiency to improve profitability moving forward. Investors and stakeholders may closely monitor future financial performance to assess the company's ability to sustain and increase profitability in the competitive sportswear industry.


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Dec 31, 2023