Dana Inc (DAN)

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
Net income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	38,000	-102,000	-209,000	-231,000	-242,000	-38,000	98,000	143,000	197,000	212,000	209,000	-18,000	-31,000	14,000	80,000	186,000	226,000	241,000	225,000	417,000
Revenue (ttm)	US$ in thousands	10,387,000	10,468,000	10,344,000	10,194,000	10,032,000	9,746,000	9,417,000	9,009,000	8,787,000	8,656,000	8,436,000	7,337,000	7,009,000	6,882,000	7,060,000	8,285,000	8,508,000	8,503,000	8,322,000	8,081,000
Net profit margin		0.37%	-0.97%	-2.02%	-2.27%	-2.41%	-0.39%	1.04%	1.59%	2.24%	2.45%	2.48%	-0.25%	-0.44%	0.20%	1.13%	2.25%	2.66%	2.83%	2.70%	5.16%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $38,000K ÷ $10,387,000K
= 0.37%

Dana Inc's net profit margin has shown fluctuating trend over the past eight quarters. In Q4 2023, the net profit margin stood at 0.36%, indicating that the company generated a profit of 0.36 cents for every dollar of revenue. This represents an improvement compared to the negative net profit margins reported in the previous three quarters, with Q3 2023 showing a significant decline to -0.96%.

Looking back further, Dana Inc experienced positive net profit margins in Q3 and Q2 of 2022, at 1.03% and 1.56% respectively. However, the performance weakened in the latter part of 2022 and continued into 2023, with Q1 2023 recording the lowest net profit margin at -2.24%.

The fluctuations in net profit margin suggest potential challenges in managing costs and expenses relative to revenue generation. Dana Inc may need to focus on improving operational efficiency, controlling expenses, and enhancing revenue generation to sustain profitability and ensure long-term financial stability.