Warner Bros Discovery Inc (WBD)

Gross profit margin

		Dec 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020
Gross profit	US$ in thousands	16,351,000	16,795,000	13,375,000	7,571,000	6,811,000
Revenue	US$ in thousands	39,321,000	41,321,000	33,817,000	12,191,000	10,671,000
Gross profit margin		41.58%	40.65%	39.55%	62.10%	63.83%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= $16,351,000K ÷ $39,321,000K
= 41.58%

Warner Bros Discovery Inc's gross profit margin has exhibited fluctuations in recent years, indicating changes in its operational efficiency and pricing dynamics. The gross profit margin declined from 63.83% as of December 31, 2020, to 62.10% as of December 31, 2021. This suggests a slight decrease in the proportion of revenue retained after accounting for the cost of goods sold.

A significant decline occurred in the following years, with the gross profit margin plummeting to 39.55% as of December 31, 2022. This sharp decrease may indicate challenges such as increased production costs or pricing pressures. However, there was a slight improvement as of December 31, 2023, with the gross profit margin rising to 40.65%, showing some stabilization or strategic adjustments in the business.

The most recent data point as of December 31, 2024, shows a further increase in the gross profit margin to 41.58%. This improvement could be attributed to cost-saving measures, pricing strategies, or growing efficiencies in production processes.

Overall, analyzing the trend in Warner Bros Discovery Inc's gross profit margin highlights the company's ability to manage costs, set prices effectively, and adapt to changing market conditions, which are vital aspects of its financial performance and strategic decision-making.