Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)

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
Net income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	4,174,000	2,375,000	2,286,000	2,158,000	2,056,000	4,671,000	4,649,000	4,783,000	4,896,000	5,526,000	5,674,000	5,765,000	7,005,000	4,625,000	4,548,000	4,516,000	3,189,000	2,450,000	2,397,000	2,253,000
Revenue (ttm)	US$ in thousands	41,033,000	40,985,000	40,764,000	40,122,000	39,290,000	38,685,000	37,881,000	37,106,000	36,602,000	35,208,000	34,957,000	35,307,000	35,667,000	37,240,000	37,603,000	37,336,000	36,799,000	35,308,000	34,700,000	34,272,000
Net profit margin		10.17%	5.79%	5.61%	5.38%	5.23%	12.07%	12.27%	12.89%	13.38%	15.70%	16.23%	16.33%	19.64%	12.42%	12.09%	12.10%	8.67%	6.94%	6.91%	6.57%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $4,174,000K ÷ $41,033,000K
= 10.17%

The net profit margin of Northrop Grumman Corporation has shown fluctuations over the analyzed period, ranging from a low of 5.23% on December 31, 2023, to a high of 19.64% on December 31, 2021. The net profit margin represents the percentage of revenue that translates into profit after accounting for all expenses.

For the most recent quarter, ending December 31, 2024, the net profit margin stood at 10.17%. This figure indicates that the company retained $0.1017 in profit for every dollar of revenue generated during that period.

It is important to note that the net profit margin is a key indicator of a company's profitability and efficiency in managing its expenses relative to its revenue. Analysts and investors closely monitor this metric as it reflects the company's ability to generate profit from its core operations.

Overall, while Northrop Grumman Corporation's net profit margin has shown some variability, it is important to further analyze the factors influencing these fluctuations to assess the company's financial health and performance accurately.