Western Asset Global Corporate Opportunity Fund(Gdo) Financials: Net Profit Margin Compared To Industry Average, Plus Other Key Ratios

Company Report for GDO

Report - net profit margin

This chart shows the historical trend of net profit margin for GDO 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', GDO's net profit margin was 97.6%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. Industry average for Finance Companies in '2021' stood at 92.9%.
• In '2022', GDO's net profit margin was 100.6%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. The increase since '2021' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Finance Companies in '2022' stood at 92.0%. Industry average declined by 0.9% from previous year.
• In '2023', GDO's net profit margin was 94.1%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Finance Companies in '2023' stood at 90.8%. Industry average declined by 1.2% from previous year.
• In '2024', GDO's net profit margin was 98.6%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. The increase since '2023' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Finance Companies in '2024' stood at 103.9%. Industry average increased by 13.1% compared to previous year.
Overall, GDO'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.