Post Holdings Inc (POST)

Gross profit margin

		Sep 30, 2024	Sep 30, 2023	Sep 30, 2022	Sep 30, 2021	Sep 30, 2020
Gross profit	US$ in thousands	2,304,900	1,881,700	1,467,500	1,428,100	1,449,400
Revenue	US$ in thousands	7,922,700	6,991,000	5,851,200	4,980,700	4,711,000
Gross profit margin		29.09%	26.92%	25.08%	28.67%	30.77%

September 30, 2024 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= $2,304,900K ÷ $7,922,700K
= 29.09%

Post Holdings Inc's gross profit margin has shown fluctuations over the past five years, ranging from 25.08% in 2022 to 30.77% in 2020. The trend indicates a gradual decrease from 30.77% in 2020 to 26.92% in 2023, before experiencing a slight recovery to 29.09% in 2024. This suggests potential challenges in maintaining and improving profitability within the company's cost of goods sold. Further analysis is warranted to understand the underlying factors driving these fluctuations and to assess the company's efficiency in managing production costs and pricing strategies.

Peer comparison

Sep 30, 2024

Company name

Symbol

Gross profit margin

Post Holdings Inc

POST

29.09%

General Mills Inc

GIS

340.18%

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