Select Medical Holdings (SEM)

Gross profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Gross profit US$ in thousands 633,644 932,041 733,377 919,366 821,341
Revenue US$ in thousands 5,187,100 6,664,060 6,333,540 6,204,520 5,531,710
Gross profit margin 12.22% 13.99% 11.58% 14.82% 14.85%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= $633,644K ÷ $5,187,100K
= 12.22%

The gross profit margin of Select Medical Holdings has exhibited fluctuations over the years as per the provided data. As of December 31, 2020, the gross profit margin stood at 14.85%, which declined slightly to 14.82% by December 31, 2021. However, there was a more significant decrease to 11.58% by December 31, 2022, indicating potential challenges in managing the cost of goods sold relative to revenue.

Subsequently, there was a partial recovery as the gross profit margin improved to 13.99% by December 31, 2023, suggesting some successful efforts in increasing profitability. However, by December 31, 2024, the margin decreased to 12.22%, signaling a potential reversal or continued challenges in maintaining profitability.

Overall, these fluctuations in the gross profit margin demonstrate varying degrees of efficiency in managing the production costs of Select Medical Holdings relative to its revenue over the years, reflecting the company's operational performance and competitiveness within its industry. Further analysis of the underlying factors driving these fluctuations would provide deeper insights into the company's financial health and potential strategies for improvement.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Gross profit margin
Select Medical Holdings
SEM
12.22%
Encompass Health Corp
EHC
46.01%
Mednax Inc
MD
100.00%