Name: Gross Profit Margin

Definition: Gross profit margin shows how much profit the company keeps from each dollar of sales after covering the direct cost of making its products or delivering services. High margins suggest strong pricing power or efficient production. Shrinking margins might mean rising costs or tougher competition eating into profits.

Interpretation:
• In '2021', GWRS's gross profit margin was 75.4%, showing profitability after production and operational costs. Industry average for Water Supply in '2021' stood at 63.2%.
• In '2022', GWRS's gross profit margin was 75.7%, showing profitability after production and operational costs. The increase since '2021' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Water Supply in '2022' stood at 43.9%. Industry average declined by 19.2% from previous year.
• In '2023', GWRS's gross profit margin was 76.1%, showing profitability after production and operational costs. The increase since '2022' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Water Supply in '2023' stood at 42.5%. Industry average declined by 1.5% from previous year.
• In '2024', GWRS's gross profit margin was 74.0%, showing profitability after production and operational costs. The decline from '2023' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Water Supply in '2024' stood at 55.2%. Industry average increased by 12.7% compared to previous year.
Overall, GWRS's gross profit margin has remained generally stable over the past 4 years.

Formula: Gross Profit Margin = (Revenue - COGS) / Revenue

Good Range: Often 20%-60% depending on industry.