Eastman Chemical Company (EMN)

Gross 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
Gross profit (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,308,000 2,203,000 2,082,000 2,047,000 2,046,000 1,973,000 2,030,000 2,116,000 2,137,000 2,320,000 2,441,000 2,452,000 2,500,000 2,467,000 2,306,000 1,996,000 1,975,000 1,946,000 2,019,000 2,237,000
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 9,377,000 9,337,000 10,923,000 10,887,000 10,991,000 11,159,000 9,818,000 10,278,000 10,580,000 10,901,000 10,912,000 10,781,000 10,476,000 9,968,000 9,370,000 8,641,000 8,473,000 8,492,000 8,695,000 9,134,000
Gross profit margin 24.61% 23.59% 19.06% 18.80% 18.62% 17.68% 20.68% 20.59% 20.20% 21.28% 22.37% 22.74% 23.86% 24.75% 24.61% 23.10% 23.31% 22.92% 23.22% 24.49%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $2,308,000K ÷ $9,377,000K
= 24.61%

The gross profit margin of Eastman Chemical Company has shown some variations over the quarters. It decreased from 24.49% as of March 31, 2020, to 17.68% as of September 30, 2023, displaying a declining trend. However, there was a slight recovery with an increase to 24.61% by December 31, 2024. This improvement indicates better efficiency in generating profits from sales after deducting the cost of goods sold during that period. It is essential for the company to maintain a healthy gross profit margin to ensure sustainable operations and profitability in the long term.