Knight Transportation Inc (KNX)

Gross profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Gross profit US$ in thousands 1,034,790 1,253,900 1,774,560 1,412,540 969,119
Revenue US$ in thousands 7,410,080 7,141,770 7,428,580 5,998,020 4,673,860
Gross profit margin 13.96% 17.56% 23.89% 23.55% 20.73%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= $1,034,790K ÷ $7,410,080K
= 13.96%

The gross profit margin of Knight Transportation Inc has shown a fluctuating trend over the past five years. It increased from 20.73% in December 31, 2020, to 23.55% in December 31, 2021, and further improved to 23.89% in December 31, 2022. However, there was a significant decrease in the gross profit margin to 17.56% in December 31, 2023, followed by a notable decline to 13.96% in December 31, 2024. This declining trend in the gross profit margin could indicate potential challenges in managing direct costs efficiently or changes in the pricing strategy that may have impacted the company's profitability. Further investigation and analysis would be beneficial to understand the underlying factors driving this variation in the gross profit margin over the years.