Shake Shack Inc (SHAK)

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 23, 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 531,411 584,952 554,677 528,875 490,674 480,025 457,538 436,533 413,906 463,392 427,401 360,498 355,173 349,098 324,120 330,131 292,250 265,080 373,695 479,409
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,088,117 1,038,711 990,433 950,238 897,418 863,241 828,040 784,444 736,703 691,818 628,680 533,133 519,581 513,506 541,190 602,572 594,445 567,275 648,682 728,157
Gross profit margin 48.84% 56.32% 56.00% 55.66% 54.68% 55.61% 55.26% 55.65% 56.18% 66.98% 67.98% 67.62% 68.36% 67.98% 59.89% 54.79% 49.16% 46.73% 57.61% 65.84%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $531,411K ÷ $1,088,117K
= 48.84%

Shake Shack Inc's gross profit margin has shown fluctuations over the past several quarters. The company's gross profit margin ranged from 46.73% to 68.36% during the period analyzed. The margin peaked at 68.36% in March 2021 but has since experienced a declining trend, reaching a low of 46.73% in March 2020. It rebounded to 48.84% as of December 2023.

The declining trend in the gross profit margin could be attributed to various factors such as increased costs of goods sold, changes in pricing strategies, or shifts in the product mix. It is essential for Shake Shack Inc to closely monitor and manage its cost structure to maintain a healthy gross profit margin, which is a key indicator of the company's operational efficiency and profitability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Gross profit margin
Shake Shack Inc
SHAK
48.84%
Starbucks Corporation
SBUX
55.15%
The Wendy’s Co
WEN
42.85%