Scholastic Corporation (SCHL)
Net profit margin
| May 31, 2025 | May 31, 2024 | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income | US$ in thousands | -1,900 | 12,100 | 86,500 | 81,000 | -10,900 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 1,625,500 | 1,589,700 | 1,704,000 | 1,642,900 | 1,300,300 |
| Net profit margin | -0.12% | 0.76% | 5.08% | 4.93% | -0.84% |
May 31, 2025 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $-1,900K ÷ $1,625,500K
= -0.12%
The net profit margin of Scholastic Corporation over the analyzed period exhibits notable fluctuations. As of May 31, 2021, the company reported a negative net profit margin of -0.84%, indicating a loss relative to its revenue. This negative margin represents a period where expenses exceeded revenues, potentially due to operational challenges or extraordinary costs.
By May 31, 2022, the company experienced a significant turnaround, with the net profit margin rising to 4.93%. This positive shift suggests improved operational efficiency, revenue growth, or cost containment measures, positioning the company towards profitability.
The profit margin remained relatively stable and slightly improved by May 31, 2023, reaching 5.08%. This indicates that the company maintained a profitable stance, with margins close to the previous year, reflecting continued positive operational performance.
However, by May 31, 2024, the net profit margin declined substantially to 0.76%. Although still positive, this downward trend may signal increasing costs, competitive pressures, or other factors impacting profitability.
Most recently, by May 31, 2025, the net profit margin turned negative again at -0.12%. The marginal nature of this loss suggests that profitability has been precarious, with the company approaching breakeven but still facing challenges that prevent sustained profitability.
Overall, the net profit margin trajectory reveals periods of both profitability and loss, with the most recent data indicating a slight downturn from positive margins to a minor loss. This pattern underscores the need for continuous operational improvements and strategic adjustments to stabilize and enhance profitability moving forward.
Peer comparison
May 31, 2025