Warrior Met Coal Inc (HCC)

Gross profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Gross profit US$ in thousands 557,723 789,039 344,284 123,832 517,738
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,703,690 1,735,450 1,045,640 784,294 1,279,610
Gross profit margin 32.74% 45.47% 32.93% 15.79% 40.46%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= $557,723K ÷ $1,703,690K
= 32.74%

Warrior Met Coal Inc's gross profit margin has shown fluctuation over the past five years. The trend indicates variability in the company's ability to generate profit from its core operations. The highest gross profit margin was recorded in 2018 at 57.58%, suggesting strong operational efficiency and cost control measures. However, there was a significant drop in 2020 to 15.82%, indicating potential challenges or increased costs during that period.

The gross profit margin rebounded in 2021 to 44.94%, showing a recovery in profitability. In 2022, the margin increased further to 43.47%, which may indicate improved cost management strategies or pricing dynamics. Overall, the varying gross profit margins suggest that Warrior Met Coal Inc's ability to generate profit from its sales has been inconsistent, highlighting the importance of monitoring and analyzing operational efficiencies and cost structures.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Gross profit margin
Warrior Met Coal Inc
HCC
32.74%
Consol Energy Inc
CEIX
85.81%