Greenbrier Companies Inc (GBX)
Gross profit margin
| Aug 31, 2024 | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 31, 2021 | Aug 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit | US$ in thousands | 558,500 | 441,100 | 306,000 | 231,600 | 353,100 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 3,544,700 | 3,944,000 | 2,977,700 | 1,747,900 | 2,792,200 |
| Gross profit margin | 15.76% | 11.18% | 10.28% | 13.25% | 12.65% |
August 31, 2024 calculation
Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= $558,500K ÷ $3,544,700K
= 15.76%
Greenbrier Companies Inc's gross profit margin has shown fluctuations over the past five years, ranging from 10.28% in 2022 to 15.76% in 2024. The company experienced a significant improvement in its gross profit margin in 2024 compared to the previous years. This increase indicates that Greenbrier Companies Inc has been able to generate more profit from its core business operations relative to its cost of goods sold. It suggests that the company may have improved its pricing strategies, streamlined its production processes, or achieved cost efficiencies during the year. Overall, the upward trend in gross profit margin is a positive indicator of the company's operational performance and financial health.
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Aug 31, 2024