Strategic Education Inc (STRA)

Gross profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Gross profit US$ in thousands 569,434 509,021 468,159 523,425 494,992
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,219,930 1,132,920 1,065,480 1,131,690 1,027,650
Gross profit margin 46.68% 44.93% 43.94% 46.25% 48.17%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= $569,434K ÷ $1,219,930K
= 46.68%

The gross profit margin of Strategic Education Inc has shown a declining trend from 48.17% as of December 31, 2020, to 46.25% as of December 31, 2021, further decreasing to 43.94% as of December 31, 2022. However, there was a slight improvement in the margin to 44.93% as of December 31, 2023, and a more significant increase to 46.68% as of December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company's ability to generate profits from its core business operations relative to its revenue fluctuated over the period under review. Further analysis should be conducted to understand the factors driving these changes in the gross profit margin.