Greif Bros Corporation (GEF)

Gross profit margin

Jan 31, 2025 Oct 31, 2024 Jul 31, 2024 Apr 30, 2024 Jan 31, 2024 Oct 31, 2023 Jul 31, 2023 Apr 30, 2023 Jan 31, 2023 Oct 31, 2022 Jul 31, 2022 Apr 30, 2022 Jan 31, 2022 Oct 31, 2021 Jul 31, 2021 Apr 30, 2021 Jan 31, 2021 Oct 31, 2020 Jul 31, 2020 Apr 30, 2020
Gross profit (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,094,700 1,070,800 1,057,800 1,074,400 1,116,100 1,146,100 1,180,500 1,220,400 1,247,300 1,285,400 1,271,400 1,243,300 1,170,500 1,093,000 1,028,600 929,500 904,300 914,700 942,000 1,001,700
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 5,508,100 5,448,100 5,339,400 5,215,500 5,153,400 5,218,600 5,406,000 5,697,800 6,056,200 6,349,500 6,431,900 6,300,600 5,973,900 5,556,100 5,139,200 4,731,400 4,549,100 4,515,000 4,585,800 4,755,400
Gross profit margin 19.87% 19.65% 19.81% 20.60% 21.66% 21.96% 21.84% 21.42% 20.60% 20.24% 19.77% 19.73% 19.59% 19.67% 20.01% 19.65% 19.88% 20.26% 20.54% 21.06%

January 31, 2025 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,094,700K ÷ $5,508,100K
= 19.87%

The gross profit margin of Greif Bros Corporation has shown some fluctuations over the past few years. Starting at 21.06% in April 2020, the margin decreased slightly to 19.65% by April 2021 before recovering to 20.01% in July 2021. However, it then declined to 19.59% by January 2022, and saw further slight fluctuations in the subsequent quarters.

From April 2022 to October 2024, the gross profit margin ranged between 19.65% and 21.42%, displaying some volatility. In January 2025, the margin stood at 19.87%, showing a marginal improvement compared to the earlier quarters of 2024.

Overall, the trend in the gross profit margin of Greif Bros Corporation indicates a degree of instability over the years, with fluctuations occurring in response to various internal and external factors impacting the company's revenue and cost structures. It is essential for the company to closely monitor these fluctuations and implement strategies to maintain a healthy gross profit margin for sustained profitability and financial health.