KLA-Tencor Corporation (KLAC)
Gross profit margin
| Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | 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 | ||
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| Gross profit (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 7,404,300 | 7,029,020 | 6,533,900 | 6,188,490 | 5,944,440 | 5,744,450 | 5,779,490 | 6,044,610 | 6,277,750 | 6,393,740 | 6,363,060 | 6,032,430 | 5,619,440 | 5,264,490 | 4,962,050 | 4,498,717 | 4,146,565 | 3,831,384 | 3,571,050 | 3,465,748 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 12,156,160 | 11,547,650 | 10,840,010 | 10,249,890 | 9,805,310 | 9,594,220 | 9,671,440 | 10,168,600 | 10,496,060 | 10,627,660 | 10,483,730 | 9,852,470 | 9,211,890 | 8,650,620 | 8,165,710 | 7,463,950 | 6,918,730 | 6,452,850 | 6,073,040 | 5,931,620 |
| Gross profit margin | 60.91% | 60.87% | 60.28% | 60.38% | 60.62% | 59.87% | 59.76% | 59.44% | 59.81% | 60.16% | 60.69% | 61.23% | 61.00% | 60.86% | 60.77% | 60.27% | 59.93% | 59.38% | 58.80% | 58.43% |
June 30, 2025 calculation
Gross profit margin = Gross profit (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $7,404,300K ÷ $12,156,160K
= 60.91%
The gross profit margin of KLA-Tencor Corporation has demonstrated a generally upward trend over the analyzed period, reflecting a strengthening in the company's ability to generate profit from its core operations relative to sales. Starting at 58.43% as of September 30, 2020, the gross profit margin gradually increased, reaching a peak of approximately 61.23% on September 30, 2022. This sustained improvement indicates effective management of production costs and pricing strategies, contributing to higher profitability.
Subsequently, the gross profit margin experienced minor fluctuations, with a slight decline observed in late 2022 and early 2023, reaching approximately 59.44% on September 30, 2023. Nonetheless, the margin recovered slightly in late 2024, attaining around 60.28% by December 2024, and subsequently rising to approximately 60.91% by June 2025.
Overall, the data suggests that KLA-Tencor has maintained a consistently healthy gross profit margin within the low 60% range in recent years. The margin's stability and slight upward or downward movements reflect a balance between cost control measures and competitive pricing in an industry characterized by technological advancements and competitive pressures. The observed trends imply that the company's core operations remain profitable and efficient, with minor fluctuations attributable to market dynamics and operational adjustments.
Peer comparison
Jun 30, 2025