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', NRP's gross profit margin was 90.2%, showing profitability after production and operational costs. Industry average for Coal Mining in '2021' stood at 36.0%.
• In '2022', NRP's gross profit margin was 93.1%, showing profitability after production and operational costs. The increase since '2021' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Coal Mining in '2022' stood at 48.4%. Industry average increased by 12.5% compared to previous year.
• In '2023', NRP's gross profit margin was 93.7%, showing profitability after production and operational costs. The increase since '2022' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Coal Mining in '2023' stood at 41.1%. Industry average declined by 7.3% from previous year.
Overall, NRP's gross profit margin has steadily improved over the past 3 years.

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

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