F5 Networks Inc (FFIV)

Net profit margin

		Sep 30, 2024	Sep 30, 2023	Sep 30, 2022	Sep 30, 2021	Sep 30, 2020
Net income	US$ in thousands	566,778	394,948	322,160	331,241	307,441
Revenue	US$ in thousands	2,822,220	2,827,870	2,717,440	2,616,420	2,361,020
Net profit margin		20.08%	13.97%	11.86%	12.66%	13.02%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $566,778K ÷ $2,822,220K
= 20.08%

F5 Networks Inc's net profit margin, a key profitability ratio, has exhibited fluctuations over the past five years. The net profit margin for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, improved significantly to 20.08% compared to 13.97% in the previous year. This indicates that the company was able to convert a higher proportion of its revenue into net profits.

Looking at the historical trend, we observe that F5 Networks Inc's net profit margin was relatively stable between 2020 and 2021, ranging from 12.66% to 13.02%. However, there was a notable increase in profitability in the most recent year, suggesting potential improvements in cost management, operational efficiency, or revenue growth strategies.

It is important for stakeholders to closely monitor this ratio in the future to assess the company's ability to sustain and potentially enhance its profitability levels.