FMC Corporation (FMC)
Gross profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit | US$ in thousands | 1,648,900 | 1,831,000 | 2,326,800 | 2,171,700 | 2,052,000 | 
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 4,246,100 | 4,486,800 | 5,802,300 | 5,045,200 | 4,642,100 | 
| Gross profit margin | 38.83% | 40.81% | 40.10% | 43.04% | 44.20% | 
December 31, 2024 calculation
            Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
            = $1,648,900K ÷ $4,246,100K
            = 38.83%        
The gross profit margin of FMC Corporation has seen a gradual decline over the years, from 44.20% as of December 31, 2020, to 38.83% as of December 31, 2024. This downward trend suggests potential challenges in controlling production costs or pricing strategies that may be impacting the company's profitability at the gross level. It is important for FMC Corporation to closely monitor and address factors influencing this metric to ensure sustainable and competitive performance in the market.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024
Company name
                    Symbol
                    Gross profit margin
                FMC Corporation
                            FMC
                            38.83%
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                            BCPC
                            35.25%
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                            CC
                            19.91%
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                            32.43%
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                            29.42%
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                            11.28%