News Corp B (NWS)

Gross profit margin

Jun 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2020
Gross profit US$ in thousands 5,720,000 5,680,000 5,996,000 5,256,000 3,539,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 10,085,000 9,879,000 10,385,000 9,358,000 9,008,000
Gross profit margin 56.72% 57.50% 57.74% 56.17% 39.29%

June 30, 2024 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= $5,720,000K ÷ $10,085,000K
= 56.72%

The gross profit margin of News Corp B has shown a fluctuating trend over the past five years. In the most recent fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, the gross profit margin stands at 56.72%, a slight decrease from the previous year's margin of 57.50%. This indicates that the company generated 56.72 cents of gross profit for every dollar of revenue in 2024.

Despite the minor decline in the current year, News Corp B has generally maintained a healthy gross profit margin above 50% over the period analyzed. The highest gross profit margin was recorded in 2022 at 57.74%, reflecting strong efficiency in the production and sale of goods or services. On the other hand, the margin dipped to 39.29% in 2020, possibly due to operational challenges or changes in the business environment.

Overall, News Corp B's gross profit margin performance suggests the company's ability to effectively manage its production costs and pricing strategies, although some variability is observed in the results. Further analysis of the underlying factors influencing these fluctuations could provide insights into the company's operational efficiency and competitive positioning in the market.


Peer comparison

Jun 30, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Gross profit margin
News Corp B
NWS
56.72%
New York Times Company
NYT
19.97%
News Corp A
NWSA
56.72%