Greenbrier Companies Inc (GBX)
Gross profit margin
| Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 31, 2021 | Aug 31, 2020 | Aug 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit | US$ in thousands | 441,100 | 306,000 | 231,600 | 353,100 | 366,486 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 3,944,000 | 2,977,700 | 1,747,900 | 2,792,200 | 3,033,590 |
| Gross profit margin | 11.18% | 10.28% | 13.25% | 12.65% | 12.08% |
August 31, 2023 calculation
Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= $441,100K ÷ $3,944,000K
= 11.18%
The gross profit margin of Greenbrier Cos., Inc. has exhibited some fluctuations over the past five years. In the most recent fiscal year, ending on August 31, 2023, the gross profit margin stood at 11.18%, representing an increase compared to the preceding year's margin of 10.28%. This improvement suggests an enhancement in the company's ability to generate profit from its core business activities. However, it is important to note that the gross profit margin was higher in the fiscal years 2021 and 2020, at 13.25% and 12.65% respectively, indicating a relative decline in the company's profitability in the most recent period. These fluctuations in the gross profit margin may be reflective of changes in the company's pricing strategies, cost structure, or competitive position within the industry. Further analysis of the factors driving these variations would be necessary to gain a comprehensive understanding of Greenbrier Cos., Inc.'s gross profit performance.
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Aug 31, 2023