Sensata Technologies Holding NV (ST)

Gross profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Gross profit US$ in thousands 1,155,830 1,261,260 1,317,210 1,278,370 926,534
Revenue US$ in thousands 3,932,760 4,054,080 4,029,260 3,820,810 3,045,580
Gross profit margin 29.39% 31.11% 32.69% 33.46% 30.42%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= $1,155,830K ÷ $3,932,760K
= 29.39%

The gross profit margin of Sensata Technologies Holding NV has shown a generally positive trend over the past five years, starting at 30.42% as of December 31, 2020, and reaching a peak of 33.46% as of December 31, 2021. However, there was a slight decrease in the gross profit margin to 32.69% by December 31, 2022. Subsequently, the margin declined further to 31.11% by December 31, 2023, and then to 29.39% by December 31, 2024.

The fluctuation in the gross profit margin indicates potential changes in the company's cost of goods sold and pricing strategies. A declining gross profit margin may suggest that the company is facing challenges in maintaining profitability amid increasing costs or pricing pressures.

It would be beneficial for Sensata Technologies Holding NV to closely monitor its cost structure and revenue generation strategies to ensure sustainable profitability and operational efficiency in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Gross profit margin
Sensata Technologies Holding NV
ST
29.39%
Ametek Inc
AME
35.68%
Cognex Corporation
CGNX
68.32%
Fortive Corp
FTV
59.64%
MKS Instruments Inc
MKSI
48.40%