Trex Company Inc (TREX)

Gross 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
Gross profit (ttm) US$ in thousands 485,669 501,563 539,253 527,591 452,407 447,262 362,575 363,504 403,988 456,677 538,719 499,615 460,504 434,716 391,430 365,562 359,457 338,328 335,795 326,834
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,148,955 1,177,946 1,248,794 1,227,557 1,092,772 1,073,190 957,092 988,224 1,090,705 1,218,011 1,365,421 1,290,639 1,197,050 1,121,376 1,017,204 926,340 881,755 818,241 781,826 767,561
Gross profit margin 42.27% 42.58% 43.18% 42.98% 41.40% 41.68% 37.88% 36.78% 37.04% 37.49% 39.45% 38.71% 38.47% 38.77% 38.48% 39.46% 40.77% 41.35% 42.95% 42.58%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $485,669K ÷ $1,148,955K
= 42.27%

Trex Company Inc's gross profit margin has shown some fluctuations over the past few years, ranging from a high of 43.18% in June 2024 to a low of 36.78% in March 2023. The trend in the gross profit margin appears to be somewhat volatile, with the margin rising and falling periodically.

It is worth noting that the gross profit margin decreased consistently from 42.58% in March 2020 to 37.49% in September 2022, indicating a downward trend in profitability during that period. However, there was a notable recovery in the gross profit margin in the following quarters, reaching highs of 42.98% in March 2024 and 42.27% in December 2024.

Overall, despite the fluctuations, Trex Company Inc's gross profit margin has generally remained at a moderate to high level over the analyzed period, with the company successfully maintaining profitability in its operations. It would be important for the company to continue monitoring and managing its costs effectively to sustain and potentially improve its gross profit margin in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Gross profit margin
Trex Company Inc
TREX
42.27%
Koppers Holdings Inc
KOP
4.98%
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
LPX
28.33%