PulteGroup Inc (PHM)

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	3,083,262	2,881,016	2,821,877	2,733,089	2,602,372	2,773,610	2,762,763	2,694,853	2,617,317	2,398,351	2,245,972	2,096,936	1,946,320	1,721,166	1,662,015	1,507,236	1,406,840	1,304,527	1,161,233	1,053,654
Revenue (ttm)	US$ in thousands	18,181,830	17,468,810	16,996,000	16,585,090	16,211,570	17,278,700	17,170,230	16,861,230	16,435,110	15,472,220	15,056,210	14,535,940	14,116,210	12,760,680	12,236,590	11,470,890	11,036,080	10,860,630	10,616,030	10,511,230
Net profit margin		16.96%	16.49%	16.60%	16.48%	16.05%	16.05%	16.09%	15.98%	15.93%	15.50%	14.92%	14.43%	13.79%	13.49%	13.58%	13.14%	12.75%	12.01%	10.94%	10.02%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $3,083,262K ÷ $18,181,830K
= 16.96%

The net profit margin of PulteGroup Inc has shown a consistent upward trend over the quarters from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The net profit margin increased from 10.02% in March 2020 to 16.96% by December 2024. This indicates that the company has been effectively managing its expenses and increasing its profitability over time.

Throughout the period, the net profit margin fluctuated but generally trended upwards. The company achieved significant improvements in profitability, with the margin reaching its highest point of 16.96% in December 2024.

The increasing trend in net profit margin suggests that PulteGroup Inc has been successful in controlling costs, improving operational efficiency, and generating higher returns on its revenue. This could be attributed to various factors such as operational efficiencies, cost management strategies, revenue growth, and possibly favorable market conditions.

Overall, the consistent growth in net profit margin indicates that PulteGroup Inc has been successful in translating its revenues into profits and enhancing shareholder value over the analyzed period.