Whirlpool Corporation (WHR)

Gross profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Gross profit US$ in thousands 2,581,000 3,170,000 3,073,000 4,409,000 3,842,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 16,343,000 18,998,000 17,719,000 21,915,000 19,274,000
Gross profit margin 15.79% 16.69% 17.34% 20.12% 19.93%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= $2,581,000K ÷ $16,343,000K
= 15.79%

Whirlpool Corporation's gross profit margin has shown fluctuations over the past five years. Starting at 19.93% on December 31, 2020, it increased to 20.12% by December 31, 2021. However, a downward trend began after that, with the margin decreasing to 17.34% by December 31, 2022, and further declining to 16.69% by December 31, 2023. The most recent data point shows a gross profit margin of 15.79% as of December 31, 2024. This decreasing trend in gross profit margin indicates a potential decrease in profitability and operational efficiency over the years, which may warrant further investigation into the company's cost structure and pricing strategies.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Gross profit margin
Whirlpool Corporation
WHR
15.79%
Smith AO Corporation
AOS
38.14%