Gladstone Investment Business Development(Gain) Financials: Net Profit Margin Compared To Industry Average, Plus Other Key Ratios
Company Report for GAIN
Report - net profit margin
This chart shows the historical trend of net profit margin for GAIN 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 '2022', GAIN's net profit margin was 103.2%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. Industry average for Finance: Consumer Services in '2022' stood at -37.3%.
• In '2023', GAIN's net profit margin was 108.9%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. The increase since '2022' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Finance: Consumer Services in '2023' stood at -1.8%. Industry average increased by 35.5% compared to previous year.
• In '2024', GAIN's net profit margin was 107.9%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. The decline from '2023' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Finance: Consumer Services in '2024' stood at -26.0%. Industry average declined by 24.2% from previous year.
• In '2025', GAIN's net profit margin was 106.0%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. The decline from '2024' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Finance: Consumer Services in '2025' stood at 74.1%. Industry average increased by 100.1% compared to previous year.
Overall, GAIN's net profit margin has steadily improved over the past 4 years.
Formula: Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Good Range: Ranges 5%-20% for many industries.