Trex Company Inc (TREX)

Gross profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Gross profit US$ in thousands 485,668 452,407 403,989 460,504 359,457
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,148,820 1,091,690 1,090,750 1,197,010 881,886
Gross profit margin 42.28% 41.44% 37.04% 38.47% 40.76%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= $485,668K ÷ $1,148,820K
= 42.28%

The gross profit margin of Trex Company Inc has exhibited some fluctuations over the past five years. Starting at 40.76% in December 2020, the margin decreased to 38.47% by December 2021. Further declining to 37.04% by December 2022, the trend seemed negative. However, in December 2023, a notable improvement was observed as the margin increased to 41.44%. The most recent data point shows a further increase to 42.28% by December 2024, indicating a positive turnaround and potentially improved profitability in the company's operations. It is important for management to monitor this metric closely to ensure sustained growth and operational efficiency.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Gross profit margin
Trex Company Inc
TREX
42.28%
Koppers Holdings Inc
KOP
4.99%
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
LPX
28.29%