Sturm Ruger & Company Inc (RGR)

Net profit margin

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 48,215 56,920 67,878 72,450 88,332 107,499 124,312 147,939 155,899 149,491 139,042 113,252 90,398 66,893 46,957 34,596 32,291 36,357 40,746 49,702
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 543,767 562,374 580,871 578,720 595,842 614,659 653,515 712,934 730,736 731,955 699,414 629,606 568,868 504,747 454,041 420,106 410,506 426,488 446,434 478,516
Net profit margin 8.87% 10.12% 11.69% 12.52% 14.82% 17.49% 19.02% 20.75% 21.33% 20.42% 19.88% 17.99% 15.89% 13.25% 10.34% 8.24% 7.87% 8.52% 9.13% 10.39%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $48,215K ÷ $543,767K
= 8.87%

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.'s net profit margin has been gradually decreasing over the past eight quarters, indicating a downward trend in the company's profitability. The net profit margin stood at 8.87% in Q4 2023, showing a decline from 10.12% in Q3 2023, which itself declined from 11.69% in Q2 2023. The downward trend continues with a net profit margin of 12.52% in Q1 2023. Comparing to the same quarter of the previous year, Q4 2022, the net profit margin has dropped significantly from 14.82%. This downward trend is consistent with the trend observed in preceding quarters.

The declining net profit margin can suggest various factors at play, such as increasing costs, pricing pressures, or declining sales. It could also indicate potential inefficiencies in the company's operations or the need for better cost management strategies. Investors and analysts are likely to closely monitor this trend, as sustained decreases in net profit margin could impact the company's overall financial health and shareholder value.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Net profit margin
Sturm Ruger & Company Inc
RGR
8.87%
Axon Enterprise Inc.
AXON
11.10%
National Presto Industries Inc
NPK
10.14%
Vista Outdoor Inc
VSTO
-0.20%