DXP Enterprises Inc (DXPE)

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 68,812 59,958 57,715 53,094 48,156 41,885 35,081 28,767 16,496 12,533 -29,258 -34,950 -29,269 -23,987 23,788 34,820 36,059 44,959 40,250 38,691
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,624,653 1,630,258 1,604,174 1,550,194 1,451,697 1,344,867 1,248,616 1,166,773 1,093,114 1,037,874 970,085 937,202 993,218 1,056,018 1,161,769 1,242,731 1,252,318 1,267,818 1,248,873 1,225,530
Net profit margin 4.24% 3.68% 3.60% 3.42% 3.32% 3.11% 2.81% 2.47% 1.51% 1.21% -3.02% -3.73% -2.95% -2.27% 2.05% 2.80% 2.88% 3.55% 3.22% 3.16%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $68,812K ÷ $1,624,653K
= 4.24%

The net profit margin of DXP Enterprises Inc has shown a generally improving trend over the past five quarters, increasing from 3.16% in March 2019 to 4.24% in December 2023. This indicates that the company is becoming more efficient in converting its revenue into profit. However, there were some periods of fluctuations in between, such as a dip in net profit margin to -3.02% in June 2021 and -3.73% in September 2021, which could be a cause for concern.

Overall, the upward trend in net profit margin reflects positively on the company's ability to control its costs and improve operational efficiency. Investors and stakeholders may view this as a sign of strengthening profitability and effective financial management within DXP Enterprises Inc.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Net profit margin
DXP Enterprises Inc
DXPE
4.24%
MSC Industrial Direct Company Inc
MSM
7.91%