Ziff Davis Inc (ZD)
Gross profit margin
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit | US$ in thousands | 1,166,740 | 1,195,440 | 1,228,670 | 980,426 | 863,132 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 1,364,030 | 1,391,000 | 1,416,720 | 1,158,830 | 1,050,460 |
| Gross profit margin | 85.54% | 85.94% | 86.73% | 84.60% | 82.17% |
December 31, 2023 calculation
Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= $1,166,740K ÷ $1,364,030K
= 85.54%
The gross profit margin of Ziff Davis Inc has displayed a generally positive trend over the past five years, indicating the company's ability to efficiently manage its production costs and generate profits from sales. The margin has fluctuated within a relatively narrow range, with a high of 86.73% in 2021 and a low of 82.70% in 2019. Despite these fluctuations, the margins are consistently high, reflecting strong pricing strategies and effective cost control measures. The most recent figure as of December 31, 2023, at 85.54%, suggests that Ziff Davis continues to maintain a healthy level of profitability relative to its revenue. Overall, the stability and high levels of the gross profit margin indicate that Ziff Davis Inc has been successful in optimizing its operations to generate profits.