Neogen Corporation (NEOG)

Net profit margin

Feb 29, 2024 Nov 30, 2023 Aug 31, 2023 May 31, 2023 Feb 28, 2023 Nov 30, 2022 Aug 31, 2022 May 31, 2022 Feb 28, 2022 Nov 30, 2021 Aug 31, 2021 May 31, 2021 Feb 28, 2021 Nov 30, 2020 Aug 31, 2020 May 31, 2020 Feb 29, 2020 Nov 30, 2019 Aug 31, 2019 May 31, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,566 11,778 -26,576 -22,870 -13,483 -16,230 36,439 48,307 49,108 57,042 62,099 60,882 61,469 60,292 60,683 59,475 58,943 59,816 59,591 60,176
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,817,638 1,800,899 1,778,001 1,592,370 1,401,365 1,227,465 1,062,406 1,054,318 901,557 761,778 730,744 692,784 674,433 757,462 743,068 727,266 727,954 723,616 722,206 718,610
Net profit margin 0.09% 0.65% -1.49% -1.44% -0.96% -1.32% 3.43% 4.58% 5.45% 7.49% 8.50% 8.79% 9.11% 7.96% 8.17% 8.18% 8.10% 8.27% 8.25% 8.37%

February 29, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,566K ÷ $1,817,638K
= 0.09%

Net profit margin, a key profitability metric, represents the percentage of revenue that translates into profit after all expenses are deducted. Neogen Corporation's net profit margin has displayed fluctuation over the past few quarters, as indicated by the data provided.

Historically, the company experienced a positive trend in net profit margin from the fourth quarter of 2019 to the second quarter of 2021, reaching levels above 8%. However, the margin declined in subsequent quarters, reaching negative territory in the third and fourth quarters of 2023. This suggests that Neogen Corporation faced challenges in controlling costs and generating sufficient profits relative to its revenue during these periods.

It is essential for the company to closely monitor and manage its expenses and revenue generation strategies to improve and sustain a healthy net profit margin. Furthermore, a comprehensive analysis of the underlying factors contributing to the fluctuations in net profit margin will be crucial for Neogen Corporation to implement effective financial management strategies and drive long-term profitability.


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Feb 29, 2024