Lindblad Expeditions(Lind) Financials: Gross Profit Margin Compared To Industry Average, Plus Other Key Ratios

Company Report for LIND

Report - gross profit margin

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

Ratio Definition and Interpretation

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', LIND's gross profit margin was 15.4%, showing profitability after production and operational costs. Industry average for Transportation Services in '2021' stood at 28.6%.
• In '2022', LIND's gross profit margin was 32.8%, showing profitability after production and operational costs. The increase since '2021' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Transportation Services in '2022' stood at 29.4%. Industry average increased by 0.8% compared to previous year.
• In '2023', LIND's gross profit margin was 43.4%, showing profitability after production and operational costs. The increase since '2022' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Transportation Services in '2023' stood at 5.4%. Industry average declined by 24.0% from previous year.
• In '2024', LIND's gross profit margin was 46.7%, showing profitability after production and operational costs. The increase since '2023' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Transportation Services in '2024' stood at 34.0%. Industry average increased by 28.7% compared to previous year.
Overall, LIND's gross profit margin has been volatile but showed an upward trend over the past 4 years.

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

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