Knowles Cor (KN)
Net 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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| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | -237,800 | -208,900 | -192,800 | 80,100 | 72,400 | -183,000 | -196,900 | -453,400 | -430,100 | -129,500 | -104,500 | 156,000 | 150,400 | 87,400 | 65,300 | 28,200 | 6,600 | -2,500 | 17,300 | 42,700 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 686,100 | 758,800 | 724,400 | 692,700 | 640,600 | 622,500 | 692,600 | 707,600 | 764,700 | 801,900 | 856,700 | 868,500 | 868,100 | 877,000 | 849,800 | 802,200 | 764,300 | 755,000 | 785,100 | 838,100 |
| Net profit margin | -34.66% | -27.53% | -26.62% | 11.56% | 11.30% | -29.40% | -28.43% | -64.08% | -56.24% | -16.15% | -12.20% | 17.96% | 17.33% | 9.97% | 7.68% | 3.52% | 0.86% | -0.33% | 2.20% | 5.09% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $-237,800K ÷ $686,100K
= -34.66%
Knowles Cor's net profit margin has experienced significant fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The net profit margin measures the company's profitability by indicating the percentage of revenue that translates into net income.
From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2021, the net profit margin showed a mix of positive and negative values, with improvements seen in the latter half of 2021. Particularly noteworthy is the substantial increase in net profit margin from September 30, 2021, to March 31, 2022, reflecting a significant boost in profitability during this period.
However, starting from June 30, 2022, the net profit margin took a sharp downturn, entering negative territory and indicating that the company's expenses were exceeding its revenue, resulting in net losses during this period. The negative trend continued through September 30, 2024, with the net profit margin consistently showing negative values.
The drastic decline in net profit margin from March 31, 2023, to June 30, 2024, is particularly concerning, as the company experienced substantial losses during this timeframe. It is essential for Knowles Cor to address the factors contributing to this decline and work towards improving its profitability in order to achieve sustainable financial performance.
Overall, the analysis of Knowles Cor's net profit margin highlights the company's profitability challenges and the importance of closely monitoring and managing expenses to ensure long-term financial viability.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024