Jack In The Box Inc (JACK)

Net profit margin

		Sep 30, 2024	Sep 30, 2023	Sep 30, 2022	Sep 30, 2021	Sep 30, 2020
Net income	US$ in thousands	-36,695	130,826	115,781	165,755	89,764
Revenue	US$ in thousands	1,571,310	1,692,310	1,468,080	1,143,670	1,021,510
Net profit margin		-2.34%	7.73%	7.89%	14.49%	8.79%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $-36,695K ÷ $1,571,310K
= -2.34%

The net profit margin of Jack In The Box Inc has exhibited fluctuations over the past five years. In particular, the net profit margin decreased to -2.34% in September 2024, representing a decline from the previous year's figure of 7.73%. This negative trend may indicate challenges in effectively managing costs or generating sufficient revenue to cover expenses. Comparing to earlier years, such as September 2021 when the net profit margin was 14.49%, the recent performance suggests a significant deterioration in profitability. Further investigation into the company's operational efficiency and financial strategies may be warranted to address the declining profitability trend.