Smurfit WestRock plc (SW)
Net profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 327,715 | 304,889 | 683,889 | 1,198,259 | 1,395,432 | 1,745,230 | 1,946,811 | 1,803,611 | 1,745,030 | 1,423,165 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 23,877,500 | 21,680,480 | 16,924,480 | 17,290,730 | 21,079,510 | 22,711,780 | 26,096,490 | 25,427,580 | 24,019,550 | 21,674,780 |
| Net profit margin | 1.37% | 1.41% | 4.04% | 6.93% | 6.62% | 7.68% | 7.46% | 7.09% | 7.27% | 6.57% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $327,715K ÷ $23,877,500K
= 1.37%
The net profit margin of Smurfit WestRock plc has shown fluctuating trends over the provided time period, ranging from 1.37% to 7.68%.
The net profit margin represents the percentage of revenue that translates into profit after accounting for all expenses. Smurfit WestRock plc's net profit margin started at 6.57% in December 2021 and experienced fluctuations until December 2024.
The net profit margin increased from 6.57% in December 2021 to 7.27% in June 2022, indicating improved profitability. It further peaked at 7.68% in September 2023, suggesting the company was more efficient in converting revenue to profit during that period.
However, in the subsequent periods, the net profit margin started to decline, dropping to 1.37% in December 2024. This decline could be indicative of various factors such as increased expenses, lower revenue, or inefficiencies in operations during that period.
The significant decrease in net profit margin from June 2024 (4.04%) to September 2024 (1.41%) and then to December 2024 (1.37%) raises concerns about the company's profitability and efficiency in managing costs.
Overall, analyzing the net profit margin provides insights into Smurfit WestRock plc's ability to generate profit from its operations and indicates the company's financial performance over the specified time frame.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024