Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc (KLIC)

Net profit margin

		Sep 30, 2024	Sep 30, 2023	Sep 30, 2022	Sep 30, 2021	Sep 30, 2020
Net income	US$ in thousands	-69,006	57,148	433,545	367,161	52,300
Revenue	US$ in thousands	706,232	742,491	1,503,620	1,517,660	623,176
Net profit margin		-9.77%	7.70%	28.83%	24.19%	8.39%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $-69,006K ÷ $706,232K
= -9.77%

The net profit margin of Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc has shown fluctuations over the past five years. In Sep 2020, the net profit margin was 8.39%, indicating that the company generated $0.0839 of net income for every dollar of revenue. This figure increased significantly to 24.19% in Sep 2021, demonstrating improved profitability. The trend continued in Sep 2022, with a net profit margin of 28.83%, reflecting the company's ability to efficiently convert revenue into profits.

However, the financial performance took a downturn in Sep 2023, as the net profit margin dropped to 7.70%. This downward trend persisted in Sep 2024, with a negative net profit margin of -9.77%, indicating that the company incurred a loss in relation to its revenue generation during that period.

The fluctuating net profit margins in recent years suggest that Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc may be experiencing challenges in maintaining consistent profitability levels. Further analysis of the company's cost structure, revenue streams, and operational efficiencies may be necessary to understand the underlying factors contributing to these fluctuations.