DXC Technology Co (DXC)

Net profit margin

		Mar 31, 2024	Mar 31, 2023	Mar 31, 2022	Mar 31, 2021	Mar 31, 2020
Net income	US$ in thousands	91,000	-568,000	718,000	-149,000	-5,369,000
Revenue	US$ in thousands	13,667,000	14,430,000	16,265,000	17,729,000	19,577,000
Net profit margin		0.67%	-3.94%	4.41%	-0.84%	-27.43%

March 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $91,000K ÷ $13,667,000K
= 0.67%

The net profit margin of DXC Technology Co has shown significant fluctuations over the past five years. In the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, the company achieved a net profit margin of 0.67%, indicating that for every dollar of sales generated, the company retained $0.0067 as net profit. This represents an improvement compared to the previous year's net profit margin of -3.94%, signifying a positive turnaround in profitability.

Looking back at the financial performance in March 2022, the net profit margin stood at 4.41%, reflecting a healthy profitability level for the company. However, in the fiscal years ending March 31, 2021 and March 31, 2020, the net profit margins were negative at -0.84% and -27.43% respectively, signaling challenges in generating profits relative to the level of sales during those periods.

Overall, the company's net profit margin has been volatile, with the recent improvement in 2024 showcasing efforts towards enhancing operational efficiency and cost management. Further analysis of the underlying factors contributing to these fluctuations would provide valuable insights into the company's financial performance and potential areas for improvement.