Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU)
Gross 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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| Gross profit (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 246,100 | 219,400 | 223,700 | 239,100 | 223,500 | 199,200 | 176,200 | 135,600 | 140,800 | 156,900 | 176,600 | 189,800 | 182,400 | 174,900 | 161,400 | 157,700 | 179,200 | 212,800 | 242,400 | 263,900 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 3,024,000 | 2,980,300 | 2,976,200 | 3,016,900 | 3,087,000 | 3,141,300 | 3,146,600 | 3,286,700 | 3,427,900 | 3,458,300 | 3,460,000 | 3,246,800 | 2,622,000 | 2,087,600 | 1,592,700 | 1,127,400 | 1,172,700 | 1,269,400 | 1,388,600 | 1,488,200 |
| Gross profit margin | 8.14% | 7.36% | 7.52% | 7.93% | 7.24% | 6.34% | 5.60% | 4.13% | 4.11% | 4.54% | 5.10% | 5.85% | 6.96% | 8.38% | 10.13% | 13.99% | 15.28% | 16.76% | 17.46% | 17.73% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Gross profit margin = Gross profit (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $246,100K ÷ $3,024,000K
= 8.14%
The gross profit margin of Kaiser Aluminum Corporation has experienced a downward trend over the analyzed period, starting at 17.73% in March 2020 and gradually decreasing to 8.14% by December 2024. This indicates a reduction in the percentage of revenue retained by the company after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
The declining gross profit margin may suggest challenges in managing production costs or pricing strategies, impacting the company's profitability. It is crucial for Kaiser Aluminum Corporation to closely monitor and address the factors contributing to this trend to sustain healthy financial performance. Further analysis of cost structures and pricing decisions could help in identifying opportunities for improvement and enhancing overall profitability.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024