Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred And Income Fund(Dfp) Financials: Net Profit Margin Compared To Industry Average, Plus Other Key Ratios

Company Report for DFP

Report - net profit margin

This chart shows the historical trend of net profit margin for DFP compared to its industry average over the recent years.

Ratio Definition and Interpretation

Name: Net Profit Margin

Definition: Net profit margin shows how much profit remains after paying all costs — including operating expenses, interest, and taxes — for every dollar of sales. A higher margin means the business is efficient and keeps more of its sales as bottom-line profit. Falling margins may signal rising costs or pricing pressure.

Interpretation:
• In '2021', DFP's net profit margin was 96.9%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. Industry average for Investment Managers in '2021' stood at 76.4%.
• In '2022', DFP's net profit margin was 101.5%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. The increase since '2021' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Investment Managers in '2022' stood at 69.9%. Industry average declined by 6.6% from previous year.
• In '2023', DFP's net profit margin was 88.0%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Investment Managers in '2023' stood at 66.1%. Industry average declined by 3.8% from previous year.
• In '2024', DFP's net profit margin was 98.2%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. The increase since '2023' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Investment Managers in '2024' stood at 73.2%. Industry average increased by 7.1% compared to previous year.
Overall, DFP's net profit margin has remained generally stable over the past 4 years.

Formula: Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue

Good Range: Ranges 5%-20% for many industries.