Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)

Gross profit margin

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jul 5, 2019
Gross profit (ttm) US$ in thousands 3,081,000 3,061,000 3,050,000 2,911,000 2,749,000 2,607,000 2,446,000 2,409,000 2,388,000 2,346,000 2,301,000 2,245,000 2,189,000 2,133,000 2,096,000 2,071,000 2,097,000 2,073,000 2,063,000 2,048,000
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 3,812,000 3,792,000 3,777,000 3,577,000 2,658,000 2,427,000 2,193,000 2,137,000 2,796,000 2,752,000 2,689,000 2,623,000 2,551,000 2,493,000 2,472,000 2,454,000 2,490,000 2,493,000 2,490,000 2,494,000
Gross profit margin 80.82% 80.72% 80.75% 81.38% 103.42% 107.42% 111.54% 112.73% 85.41% 85.25% 85.57% 85.59% 85.81% 85.56% 84.79% 84.39% 84.22% 83.15% 82.85% 82.12%

March 31, 2024 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $3,081,000K ÷ $3,812,000K
= 80.82%

The gross profit margin of Gen Digital Inc. has shown some fluctuation over the past quarters. The margin was relatively stable around the 85% range from December 2022 to June 2023. However, a significant spike in March 2023 to 103.42% followed by an even higher spike in December 2023 to 107.42% is noteworthy. These unusually high percentages may warrant further investigation as they could indicate potential anomalies or errors in the financial data. Overall, the company has maintained a relatively healthy gross profit margin above 80% for most quarters, demonstrating strong profitability and efficient cost management in its operations.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2024