Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK)
Gross profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | 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 | ||
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| Gross profit (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,120,000 | 1,167,000 | 1,135,000 | 1,192,000 | 1,164,000 | 1,168,000 | 1,149,000 | 993,000 | 803,000 | 618,000 | 466,000 | 385,000 | 577,800 | 717,300 | 887,400 | 1,100,200 | 1,110,700 | 1,121,600 | 1,147,300 | 1,092,600 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 8,819,000 | 9,073,000 | 9,249,000 | 9,428,000 | 9,565,000 | 9,667,000 | 9,633,000 | 9,440,000 | 9,042,000 | 8,373,000 | 7,752,000 | 7,156,000 | 6,820,100 | 6,736,100 | 6,610,100 | 6,560,100 | 6,427,800 | 6,311,400 | 6,253,200 | 6,160,100 |
| Gross profit margin | 12.70% | 12.86% | 12.27% | 12.64% | 12.17% | 12.08% | 11.93% | 10.52% | 8.88% | 7.38% | 6.01% | 5.38% | 8.47% | 10.65% | 13.42% | 16.77% | 17.28% | 17.77% | 18.35% | 17.74% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Gross profit margin = Gross profit (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,120,000K ÷ $8,819,000K
= 12.70%
The gross profit margin of Graphic Packaging Holding Company has shown fluctuations over the period analyzed. It started at 17.74% in December 2019, reaching a peak of 18.35% in March 2020. However, there was a downward trend since then, with margins declining to as low as 5.38% in December 2021. Subsequently, there was a gradual improvement, with margins increasing to 12.70% by December 2024.
The changes in the gross profit margin indicate varying levels of efficiency in managing production costs and pricing strategies during the period. The company experienced challenges in maintaining high margins, possibly due to factors like increased production costs, pricing pressures, or changes in product mix. The recent improvement suggests efforts to optimize operations and enhance profitability.
Analyzing the gross profit margin alongside other financial and operational metrics would provide a more comprehensive understanding of Graphic Packaging Holding Company's overall performance and prospects.
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Dec 31, 2024