Sealed Air Corporation (SEE)

Gross 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
Gross profit (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,641,300 1,660,400 1,680,700 1,701,000 1,772,900 1,824,300 1,794,400 1,756,800 1,680,900 1,629,900 1,630,700 1,619,900 1,609,300 1,614,200 1,601,700 1,590,100 1,564,800 1,534,600 1,508,100 1,493,300
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 5,488,900 5,517,300 5,535,900 5,573,100 5,641,900 5,767,500 5,773,800 5,684,300 5,533,800 5,343,200 5,173,700 4,996,400 4,903,200 4,861,200 4,842,500 4,852,300 4,791,100 4,752,500 4,720,200 4,714,400
Gross profit margin 29.90% 30.09% 30.36% 30.52% 31.42% 31.63% 31.08% 30.91% 30.38% 30.50% 31.52% 32.42% 32.82% 33.21% 33.08% 32.77% 32.66% 32.29% 31.95% 31.68%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,641,300K ÷ $5,488,900K
= 29.90%

The gross profit margin of Sealed Air Corp. has exhibited a gradual decline over the past eight quarters. It decreased from 31.42% in Q4 2022 to 29.90% in Q4 2023. This trend suggests a potential decrease in the company's profitability at the gross profit level during this period. However, it is important to consider other factors such as changes in costs, pricing strategies, and market conditions to gain a more holistic understanding of the company's financial performance. Further analysis is recommended to identify the specific reasons behind this decline in gross profit margin and assess its potential impact on Sealed Air Corp.'s overall financial health.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Gross profit margin
Sealed Air Corporation
SEE
29.90%
Celanese Corporation
CE
25.39%