WD-40 Company (WDFC)

Net profit margin

Aug 31, 2024 Aug 31, 2023 Aug 31, 2022 Aug 31, 2021 Aug 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 69,644 65,993 67,329 70,229 60,710
Revenue US$ in thousands 589,498 532,231 517,489 488,109 408,498
Net profit margin 11.81% 12.40% 13.01% 14.39% 14.86%

August 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $69,644K ÷ $589,498K
= 11.81%

The net profit margin of WD-40 Company has displayed a declining trend over the past five years. Starting at 14.86% in Aug 2020, the net profit margin decreased to 14.39% in Aug 2021, further dropping to 13.01% in Aug 2022, and then to 12.40% in Aug 2023. The most recent data in Aug 2024 shows a net profit margin of 11.81%. This decline in net profit margin indicates that WD-40 Company is becoming less efficient in generating profits from its operations relative to its revenue. Further analysis is warranted to understand the factors contributing to this trend and to assess the company's overall financial health and performance.


Peer comparison

Aug 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Net profit margin
WD-40 Company
WDFC
11.81%
Cabot Corporation
CBT
11.32%