Wolverine World Wide Inc (WWW)

Net profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 47,900 -39,600 -189,100 68,600 -138,600
Revenue US$ in thousands 1,755,000 2,242,900 2,684,800 2,414,900 1,791,100
Net profit margin 2.73% -1.77% -7.04% 2.84% -7.74%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $47,900K ÷ $1,755,000K
= 2.73%

Wolverine World Wide Inc's net profit margin has exhibited fluctuations over the past five years. In December 2020, the company reported a negative net profit margin of -7.74%, indicating that its expenses outweighed its revenues, resulting in a loss. However, by December 2021, Wolverine World Wide Inc managed to improve its performance significantly, achieving a net profit margin of 2.84%, suggesting that the company generated more profit relative to its revenue.

The following year, in December 2022, the net profit margin declined again to -7.04%, signifying a return to negative territory, possibly due to increased costs or lower sales volume. However, by December 2023, there was a slight improvement as the net profit margin narrowed to -1.77%, indicating some progress in controlling expenses and enhancing profitability.

Finally, by the end of December 2024, Wolverine World Wide Inc experienced a positive turnaround with a net profit margin of 2.73%, reflecting a noteworthy recovery in profitability compared to the previous year. Overall, the company's net profit margin has been volatile, with periodic losses alternating with periods of profitability, suggesting the need for continued monitoring and strategic financial management to sustain positive performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Net profit margin
Wolverine World Wide Inc
WWW
2.73%
Caleres Inc
CAL
3.94%
Skechers USA Inc
SKX
7.13%
Steven Madden Ltd
SHOO
7.42%