MKS Instruments Inc (MKSI)
Net profit margin
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | ||
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| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | -1,841,000 | -1,718,000 | -1,751,000 | 148,000 | 333,000 | 429,000 | 555,000 | 571,000 | 550,000 | 515,600 | 475,300 | 403,000 | 350,100 | 277,300 | 233,000 | 197,000 | 140,400 | 169,236 | 215,113 | 300,275 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 3,259,000 | 3,467,000 | 3,500,000 | 3,343,000 | 3,377,000 | 3,132,600 | 2,994,200 | 2,979,700 | 2,924,200 | 2,826,800 | 2,674,400 | 2,468,000 | 2,307,300 | 2,146,751 | 2,019,233 | 1,943,569 | 1,871,211 | 1,832,101 | 1,859,852 | 1,967,634 |
| Net profit margin | -56.49% | -49.55% | -50.03% | 4.43% | 9.86% | 13.69% | 18.54% | 19.16% | 18.81% | 18.24% | 17.77% | 16.33% | 15.17% | 12.92% | 11.54% | 10.14% | 7.50% | 9.24% | 11.57% | 15.26% |
December 31, 2023 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $-1,841,000K ÷ $3,259,000K
= -56.49%
The net profit margin of MKS Instruments Inc has shown significant fluctuations over the past several quarters. The company experienced negative net profit margins in the most recent quarters (Dec 31, 2023, Sep 30, 2023, and Jun 30, 2023), indicating that expenses exceeded revenues during those periods. The negative net profit margins suggest that the company incurred losses during these quarters.
Prior to the recent quarters, the net profit margin of MKS Instruments Inc had been generally positive and relatively stable, with margins ranging from 4.43% to 19.16% in the preceding quarters. These positive margins indicate that the company was able to generate profits after accounting for all expenses, which is a positive indicator of financial health.
It is important for investors and stakeholders to closely monitor the company's future performance to assess whether the recent negative net profit margins are temporary or indicative of larger financial challenges that may impact the company's profitability and sustainability.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2023