Humana Inc (HUM)
Net profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 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 | ||
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| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,207,000 | 1,359,000 | 1,711,000 | 1,991,000 | 2,489,000 | 3,015,000 | 3,376,000 | 3,114,000 | 2,805,000 | 2,806,000 | 3,144,000 | 3,035,000 | 2,933,000 | 2,673,000 | 2,482,000 | 3,722,000 | 3,367,000 | 4,153,000 | 3,502,000 | 2,614,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 117,761,000 | 115,010,000 | 112,036,000 | 109,243,000 | 106,374,000 | 102,351,000 | 98,727,000 | 95,642,000 | 92,870,000 | 91,485,000 | 89,383,000 | 86,366,000 | 83,064,000 | 81,072,000 | 80,450,000 | 78,888,000 | 77,155,000 | 74,388,000 | 70,554,000 | 67,716,000 |
| Net profit margin | 1.02% | 1.18% | 1.53% | 1.82% | 2.34% | 2.95% | 3.42% | 3.26% | 3.02% | 3.07% | 3.52% | 3.51% | 3.53% | 3.30% | 3.09% | 4.72% | 4.36% | 5.58% | 4.96% | 3.86% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,207,000K ÷ $117,761,000K
= 1.02%
The net profit margin of Humana Inc has shown fluctuations over the periods from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. Starting from 3.86% in March 31, 2020, the net profit margin increased to a peak of 5.58% in September 30, 2020, before experiencing some volatility and declining to 2.34% by December 31, 2023. The trend continued downwards, with a further decline to 1.02% by December 31, 2024.
The net profit margin represents the percentage of revenue that translates into profit after all expenses have been accounted for. A higher net profit margin is generally seen as a positive indicator of a company's profitability and efficiency in managing costs. The declining trend in Humana Inc's net profit margin over the analyzed period may suggest challenges in controlling expenses relative to revenue generation.
It would be important for Humana Inc to assess the underlying factors contributing to the declining net profit margin, such as cost management strategies, pricing decisions, revenue growth, and operational efficiency. Addressing these factors could help improve the company's profitability and ensure sustainable financial performance in the future.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024