Roper Technologies Inc. Common Stock (ROP)

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	1,384,200	2,923,600	2,903,400	2,807,300	4,544,700	2,904,100	2,866,600	2,884,100	1,152,600	1,120,600	1,065,500	998,400	949,700	1,565,000	1,608,100	1,638,600	1,767,900	1,153,900	1,124,000	1,102,700
Revenue (ttm)	US$ in thousands	6,177,800	5,995,200	5,782,100	5,561,700	5,371,800	5,197,500	5,079,300	4,958,300	4,934,900	4,624,600	4,590,700	4,634,700	4,659,700	4,756,100	4,912,400	5,008,900	5,014,700	5,348,300	5,312,500	5,275,900
Net profit margin		22.41%	48.77%	50.21%	50.48%	84.60%	55.87%	56.44%	58.17%	23.36%	24.23%	23.21%	21.54%	20.38%	32.91%	32.74%	32.71%	35.25%	21.58%	21.16%	20.90%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,384,200K ÷ $6,177,800K
= 22.41%

The net profit margin of Roper Technologies Inc has shown some fluctuations over the past eight quarters. In Q4 2022, the net profit margin was the highest at 84.60%, indicating that the company generated $0.846 in profit for every $1 in revenue. However, in the following quarters, the net profit margin declined steadily, reaching its lowest level in Q4 2023 at 22.41%.

The significant drop in net profit margin from Q4 2022 to Q1 2023 suggests a decrease in profitability or an increase in costs relative to revenue during that period. Subsequently, there was a notable recovery in Q2 and Q3 2023, with the net profit margin rising to levels above 50%. This rebound could indicate improved cost management or increased revenue generation efficiency.

Overall, while the net profit margin of Roper Technologies Inc has exhibited volatility over the past eight quarters, it is essential for investors and analysts to closely monitor future financial performance to understand the factors driving these fluctuations and assess the company's profitability sustainability.