Kelly Services A Inc (KELYA)

Net profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income US$ in thousands 36,400 -62,500 156,100 -72,000 112,400
Revenue US$ in thousands 4,834,000 4,948,800 4,905,600 4,506,800 5,355,600
Net profit margin 0.75% -1.26% 3.18% -1.60% 2.10%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $36,400K ÷ $4,834,000K
= 0.75%

The net profit margin of Kelly Services, Inc. has fluctuated over the past five years. In 2023, the net profit margin improved to 0.74%, indicating that for every dollar of revenue generated, the company retained $0.0074 as profit after all expenses. This is a positive trend compared to the negative net profit margins in 2023 and 2021, which were -1.26% and -1.59% respectively.

The highest net profit margin of 3.15% was observed in 2022, indicating a more efficient cost management and higher profitability during that period. However, the net profit margin declined to 2.08% in 2019. Overall, the inconsistent performance of the net profit margin suggests fluctuations in the company's ability to generate profits relative to its revenue over the past five years.