Quaker Chemical Corporation (KWR)

Net profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 116,644 112,748 -15,931 121,369 39,658
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,838,720 1,882,550 1,894,680 1,740,470 1,384,720
Net profit margin 6.34% 5.99% -0.84% 6.97% 2.86%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $116,644K ÷ $1,838,720K
= 6.34%

The net profit margin of Quaker Chemical Corporation has shown some fluctuations over the past five years.

- As of December 31, 2020, the net profit margin was 2.86%, indicating that for every dollar of revenue generated, the company retained $0.0286 as profit.

- By December 31, 2021, the net profit margin improved significantly to 6.97%, suggesting an increase in profitability and operational efficiency.

- However, by December 31, 2022, the net profit margin declined to -0.84%, signaling that the company's expenses exceeded its revenue, resulting in a negative profitability ratio.

- The trend reversed by December 31, 2023, with the net profit margin rebounding to 5.99%, indicating a recovery in profitability.

- Finally, as of December 31, 2024, the net profit margin further improved to 6.34%, suggesting that the company continued to enhance its efficiency in generating profits from its revenue.

Overall, Quaker Chemical Corporation's net profit margin has displayed fluctuations but generally trended positively over the analyzed period, signifying improvements in the company's profitability and operational performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Net profit margin
Quaker Chemical Corporation
KWR
6.34%
Valvoline Inc
VVV
12.79%