Hillenbrand Inc (HI)

Net profit margin

Sep 30, 2024 Sep 30, 2023 Sep 30, 2022 Sep 30, 2021 Sep 30, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands -211,000 569,700 208,900 249,900 -60,100
Revenue US$ in thousands 3,182,800 2,826,000 2,315,300 2,241,400 2,517,000
Net profit margin -6.63% 20.16% 9.02% 11.15% -2.39%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $-211,000K ÷ $3,182,800K
= -6.63%

Net profit margin is a key profitability ratio that reflects the percentage of revenue that translates into net income after accounting for all expenses. In the case of Hillenbrand Inc, the net profit margin has fluctuated over the past five years, ranging from a negative 6.63% in 2024 to a high of 20.16% in 2023.

The significant variability in Hillenbrand's net profit margin indicates fluctuations in the company's cost structure, revenue generation, and efficiency in managing expenses. The negative net profit margin in 2024 suggests that expenses exceeded revenue during that period, resulting in a loss for the company.

Conversely, the positive net profit margins in 2023, 2022, and 2021 indicate that the company was able to generate profits relative to its revenue in those years. The highest net profit margin of 20.16% in 2023 signifies strong profitability and efficient cost management by Hillenbrand during that period.

The negative net profit margin in 2020 also implies that expenses were higher than revenue, leading to a loss for the company during that year. Overall, fluctuations in Hillenbrand's net profit margin over the past five years suggest varying levels of profitability and financial performance.


Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Net profit margin
Hillenbrand Inc
HI
-6.63%
Amcor PLC
AMCR
5.50%
Brady Corporation
BRC
14.70%