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', STE's net profit margin was 5.8%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. Industry average for Industrial Specialties in '2022' stood at -62.6%.
• In '2023', STE's net profit margin was 2.4%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Industrial Specialties in '2023' stood at -52.6%. Industry average increased by 9.9% compared to previous year.
• In '2024', STE's net profit margin was 7.4%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. The increase since '2023' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Industrial Specialties in '2024' stood at -46.7%. Industry average increased by 5.9% compared to previous year.
• In '2025', STE's net profit margin was 11.3%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. The increase since '2024' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Industrial Specialties in '2025' stood at -129.0%. Industry average declined by 82.3% from previous year.
Overall, STE's net profit margin has been volatile but showed an upward trend over the past 4 years.

Formula: Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue

Good Range: Ranges 5%-20% for many industries.