GATX Corporation (GATX)

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	284,200	273,700	237,200	256,100	259,200	241,600	218,200	157,500	155,900	168,500	179,500	182,400	143,100	99,900	107,700	141,500	151,300	190,100	187,300	216,000
Revenue (ttm)	US$ in thousands	1,585,500	1,540,700	1,495,400	1,451,900	1,410,900	1,364,900	1,325,800	1,295,300	1,273,000	1,271,300	1,263,800	1,268,200	1,257,400	1,241,300	1,232,200	1,215,600	1,209,200	1,204,800	1,199,200	1,196,200
Net profit margin		17.92%	17.76%	15.86%	17.64%	18.37%	17.70%	16.46%	12.16%	12.25%	13.25%	14.20%	14.38%	11.38%	8.05%	8.74%	11.64%	12.51%	15.78%	15.62%	18.06%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $284,200K ÷ $1,585,500K
= 17.92%

The net profit margin of GATX Corporation has displayed some fluctuations over the reported periods. From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2020, there was a gradual decline in the net profit margin from 18.06% to 12.51%. However, there was a slight increase to 11.64% by March 31, 2021, followed by a more significant drop to 8.74% by June 30, 2021.

Subsequently, there was a continued decrease in net profit margin, hitting a low of 8.05% by September 30, 2021. The trend then reversed, with an upward trajectory observed over the next few quarters. By December 31, 2021, the net profit margin had improved to 11.38%, further increasing to 14.38% by March 31, 2022.

The positive trend continued into the next few quarters, with the net profit margin reaching its peak at 18.37% by December 31, 2023. However, there was a slight decline by June 30, 2024, to 15.86%, before rebounding to 17.92% by December 31, 2024.

Overall, the analysis indicates that GATX Corporation has experienced fluctuations in its net profit margin over the reporting periods, with both declines and improvements. These variations may be attributed to various internal and external factors impacting the company's profitability and efficiency in generating earnings relative to its revenue.