SM Energy Co (SM)

Net profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 770,293 829,126 810,946 750,527 817,880 829,232 1,088,129 1,261,740 1,111,952 1,278,389 882,742 336,262 36,229 -553,846 -737,731 -603,988 -764,614 -701,494 -560,968 -421,328
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,673,896 2,444,895 2,440,981 2,352,981 2,363,889 2,426,282 2,614,141 3,057,963 3,345,906 3,529,024 3,461,705 3,035,177 2,620,302 2,088,226 1,609,002 1,214,694 1,126,582 1,257,437 1,366,739 1,604,108
Net profit margin 28.81% 33.91% 33.22% 31.90% 34.60% 34.18% 41.62% 41.26% 33.23% 36.23% 25.50% 11.08% 1.38% -26.52% -45.85% -49.72% -67.87% -55.79% -41.04% -26.27%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $770,293K ÷ $2,673,896K
= 28.81%

The net profit margin of SM Energy Co has shown a significant improvement over the past few years. The company experienced negative net profit margins from March 2020 to December 2021, indicating that its expenses exceeded its revenues during this period. However, starting from March 2022, the net profit margin turned positive and has been on an upward trend.

The net profit margin increased steadily from 11.08% in March 2022 to 28.81% in December 2024. This improvement reflects the company's efforts in controlling costs, increasing operational efficiency, and potentially benefiting from improved market conditions.

A net profit margin of 28.81% in December 2024 indicates that for every dollar in revenue generated, the company was able to retain approximately 28.81 cents as profit after accounting for all expenses. This positive trend in net profit margin is a positive sign for SM Energy Co's financial health and profitability. It suggests that the company has been able to enhance its profitability and potentially create more value for its shareholders.