Scholastic Corporation (SCHL)
Net profit margin
| May 31, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Nov 30, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | Nov 30, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 | May 31, 2021 | Feb 28, 2021 | Nov 30, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 | Feb 29, 2020 | Nov 30, 2019 | Aug 31, 2019 | ||
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| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 12,100 | 51,900 | 59,200 | 57,600 | 86,300 | 62,700 | 66,600 | 59,600 | 80,900 | 36,400 | 37,800 | 4,600 | -11,000 | -31,600 | -61,000 | -25,100 | -43,800 | -12,900 | 17,800 | 18,400 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,587,800 | 1,641,800 | 1,643,800 | 1,669,400 | 1,702,600 | 1,691,700 | 1,709,500 | 1,644,600 | 1,640,000 | 1,521,500 | 1,454,900 | 1,337,400 | 1,294,100 | 1,182,900 | 1,278,700 | 1,469,700 | 1,487,100 | 1,673,800 | 1,660,600 | 1,668,100 |
| Net profit margin | 0.76% | 3.16% | 3.60% | 3.45% | 5.07% | 3.71% | 3.90% | 3.62% | 4.93% | 2.39% | 2.60% | 0.34% | -0.85% | -2.67% | -4.77% | -1.71% | -2.95% | -0.77% | 1.07% | 1.10% |
May 31, 2024 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $12,100K ÷ $1,587,800K
= 0.76%
Scholastic Corporation's net profit margin has shown some fluctuations over the past several quarters. The net profit margin, which is a measure of a company's profitability, indicates the percentage of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses have been deducted.
Based on the data provided, Scholastic's net profit margin ranged from a low of -4.77% in November 2020 to a high of 5.07% in May 2023. The trend appears to be somewhat volatile, with fluctuations occurring from one reporting period to the next.
The company experienced a significant improvement in net profit margin in the earlier periods, but it declined in the recent quarters. This could indicate challenges in managing costs or generating sufficient revenue to maintain profitability.
Overall, the net profit margin trend suggests that Scholastic Corporation's profitability has been subject to fluctuations and challenges, highlighting the importance of closely monitoring and managing expenses and revenue generation to ensure sustainable profitability in the future.
Peer comparison
May 31, 2024