DXP Enterprises Inc (DXPE)

Net 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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 70,467 65,132 60,203 62,564 58,386 49,534 47,291 42,670 48,158 41,886 35,082 28,771 16,469 13,675 -28,116 -34,096 -28,726 -24,638 23,137 34,454
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,802,040 1,738,170 1,684,484 1,666,968 1,678,600 1,677,851 1,645,916 1,585,688 1,480,832 1,367,686 1,269,866 1,187,570 1,113,775 1,053,315 984,014 949,899 1,005,266 1,068,045 1,175,030 1,256,947
Net profit margin 3.91% 3.75% 3.57% 3.75% 3.48% 2.95% 2.87% 2.69% 3.25% 3.06% 2.76% 2.42% 1.48% 1.30% -2.86% -3.59% -2.86% -2.31% 1.97% 2.74%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $70,467K ÷ $1,802,040K
= 3.91%

Based on the provided data, DXP Enterprises Inc's net profit margin has shown fluctuations over the reported periods. The net profit margin, which indicates the percentage of revenue that translates into profit after all expenses are deducted, started at 2.74% in March 2020, declined to negative figures in the following quarters, and then gradually improved.

The company experienced negative net profit margins in the latter part of 2020 and early 2021, indicating challenges in generating profits relative to its revenue. However, there was a notable recovery starting from the second quarter of 2021, with the net profit margin turning positive and showing a positive trend through 2024.

The improvement in net profit margin suggests that DXP Enterprises Inc implemented strategies to enhance profitability, effectively managing costs or possibly increasing revenues. The consistent increase in net profit margin from March 2022 to December 2024 reflects a strengthening financial performance and efficiency in converting revenue into profit, which is a positive sign for the company's financial health. Additionally, the net profit margin reaching 3.91% by December 31, 2024, indicates a healthy level of profitability relative to its revenue at the end of the reporting period.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Net profit margin
DXP Enterprises Inc
DXPE
3.91%
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc
MSM
6.79%