Mesa Laboratories(Mlab) Financials: Net Profit Margin Compared To Industry Average, Plus Other Key Ratios
Company Report for MLAB
Report - net profit margin
This chart shows the historical trend of net profit margin for MLAB 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', MLAB's net profit margin was 1.0%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. Industry average for Industrial Machinery/Components in '2022' stood at -36.4%.
• In '2023', MLAB's net profit margin was 0.4%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Industrial Machinery/Components in '2023' stood at -51.8%. Industry average declined by 15.3% from previous year.
• In '2024', MLAB's net profit margin was -117.6%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. The decline from '2023' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Industrial Machinery/Components in '2024' stood at -49.2%. Industry average increased by 2.5% compared to previous year.
• In '2025', MLAB's net profit margin was -0.8%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. The increase since '2024' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Industrial Machinery/Components in '2025' stood at 7.6%. Industry average increased by 56.8% compared to previous year.
Overall, MLAB's net profit margin has been volatile but generally stable over the past 4 years.
Formula: Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Good Range: Ranges 5%-20% for many industries.