Greenbrier Companies Inc (GBX)
Net profit margin
| Aug 31, 2024 | Aug 31, 2023 | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 31, 2021 | Aug 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income | US$ in thousands | 160,100 | 62,500 | 46,900 | 32,400 | 49,000 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 3,544,700 | 3,944,000 | 2,977,700 | 1,747,900 | 2,792,200 |
| Net profit margin | 4.52% | 1.58% | 1.58% | 1.85% | 1.75% |
August 31, 2024 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $160,100K ÷ $3,544,700K
= 4.52%
The net profit margin of Greenbrier Companies Inc has shown fluctuations over the past five years. In the most recent fiscal year ending August 31, 2024, the company achieved a net profit margin of 4.52%, marking a significant improvement compared to the previous year's margin of 1.58%. This increase indicates enhanced efficiency in managing expenses relative to revenue generation.
By contrast, in the fiscal years 2022 and 2021, the net profit margin remained relatively stable at 1.58% and 1.85%, respectively. The margin in 2020 was slightly lower at 1.75%. While maintaining stability in profitability is important, it is encouraging to see Greenbrier Companies Inc achieve a notable increase in net profit margin in the latest financial period.
Overall, the fluctuation in net profit margin indicates that Greenbrier Companies Inc has been actively managing its costs and revenues to improve profitability. The recent increase in net profit margin suggests a positive trend in the company's financial performance. Monitoring and sustaining this improvement will be key to ensuring continued profitability and shareholder value in the future.
Peer comparison
Aug 31, 2024