Silgan Holdings Inc (SLGN)

Net 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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 325,965 286,131 314,217 328,002 340,848 401,285 368,874 370,675 359,081 334,148 340,707 324,403 308,722 283,467 251,890 204,673 193,815 197,163 200,628 225,016
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 5,814,900 5,938,100 6,118,960 6,254,140 6,283,680 6,273,100 5,960,430 5,767,570 5,567,310 5,356,900 5,193,640 5,047,850 4,867,430 4,715,910 4,576,480 4,493,170 4,489,920 4,512,120 4,497,780 4,463,720
Net profit margin 5.61% 4.82% 5.14% 5.24% 5.42% 6.40% 6.19% 6.43% 6.45% 6.24% 6.56% 6.43% 6.34% 6.01% 5.50% 4.56% 4.32% 4.37% 4.46% 5.04%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $325,965K ÷ $5,814,900K
= 5.61%

Silgan Holdings Inc.'s net profit margin has shown some fluctuation over the past eight quarters. Net profit margin measures the percentage of revenue that translates into profits after accounting for all expenses.

In Q4 2023, the net profit margin was 5.44%, which increased from 4.69% in Q3 2023. This improvement suggests that the company was able to control costs more effectively in the most recent quarter. However, the margin in Q4 2023 was lower compared to the same period in the previous year (5.32% in Q4 2022).

Looking at the trend over the past two years, the net profit margin has gradually decreased from 6.30% in Q1 2022 to 5.44% in Q4 2023. This downward trend may indicate challenges in maintaining profitability or increasing competition affecting the company's bottom line.

Analyzing the quarterly fluctuations and overall trajectory of Silgan Holdings Inc.'s net profit margin can provide valuable insights into the company's financial performance and efficiency in generating profits. Further investigation into the underlying factors driving these changes would be necessary to understand the full implications for the company's financial health and future prospects.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Net profit margin
Silgan Holdings Inc
SLGN
5.61%
Ball Corporation
BALL
5.22%
Crown Holdings Inc
CCK
3.90%