Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp (WAB)

Net profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income US$ in thousands 815,000 633,000 558,000 414,000 327,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 9,432,000 8,179,000 7,657,000 7,339,800 7,952,000
Net profit margin 8.64% 7.74% 7.29% 5.64% 4.11%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $815,000K ÷ $9,432,000K
= 8.64%

The net profit margin of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp has shown a consistent upward trend over the past five years, indicating an improvement in the company's profitability. The net profit margin increased from 3.97% in 2019 to 8.42% in 2023, reflecting a steady growth in the company's ability to convert revenue into profit. This suggests that the company has been effectively managing its expenses and generating higher levels of profit relative to its revenue. Overall, the increasing trend in net profit margin signifies a positive financial performance for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp, demonstrating its improving efficiency and profitability over the years.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Net profit margin
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp
WAB
8.64%
Greenbrier Companies Inc
GBX
1.58%
Trinity Industries Inc
TRN
3.55%