Worthington Industries Inc (WOR)
Net profit margin
| May 31, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | Nov 30, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | Nov 30, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | Nov 30, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 | May 31, 2021 | Feb 28, 2021 | Nov 30, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | ||
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| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 96,053 | 60,390 | 42,727 | 38,769 | 110,622 | 272,311 | 296,636 | 288,552 | 256,528 | 206,877 | 216,894 | 310,977 | 379,386 | 412,689 | 423,956 | 239,611 | 723,795 | 626,415 | 574,117 | 700,247 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,153,762 | 1,154,679 | 1,166,910 | 1,979,784 | 2,915,736 | 3,825,795 | 3,855,355 | 3,943,975 | 4,159,375 | 4,450,815 | 5,482,740 | 5,540,060 | 5,242,220 | 4,700,239 | 4,081,108 | 3,579,340 | 3,171,429 | 2,804,737 | 2,809,624 | 2,906,169 |
| Net profit margin | 8.33% | 5.23% | 3.66% | 1.96% | 3.79% | 7.12% | 7.69% | 7.32% | 6.17% | 4.65% | 3.96% | 5.61% | 7.24% | 8.78% | 10.39% | 6.69% | 22.82% | 22.33% | 20.43% | 24.10% |
May 31, 2025 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $96,053K ÷ $1,153,762K
= 8.33%
The net profit margin for Worthington Industries Inc exhibits significant fluctuations over the analyzed period. Starting at a high of 24.10% on August 31, 2020, the margin experienced a steady decline, reaching a low point of approximately 1.96% as of August 31, 2024. This downward trend indicates a notable deterioration in profitability efficiency during this interval.
Within the observed timeframe, there are intermittent periods of modest recovery; for example, the margin increased from 3.96% on November 30, 2022, to 7.69% in November 2023, suggesting brief periods of improved profit retention relative to sales. The most recent data points reflect a slight resurgence, with the margin rising to 8.33% as of May 31, 2025, after reaching a preliminary low of 3.66% on November 30, 2024.
Overall, the company's net profit margin has demonstrated a volatile pattern characterized by sharp declines and partial recoveries. The trend points toward a period of declining profitability efficiency commencing around late 2021 through mid-2024, followed by a modest rebound in the subsequent months. This pattern may be indicative of underlying operational or market challenges that have temporarily impacted profitability but also hints at potential stabilizations or improvements based on recent upward movements.
Peer comparison
May 31, 2025