United-Guardian(Ug) Financials: Gross Profit Margin Compared To Industry Average, Plus Other Key Ratios
Company Report for UG
Report - gross profit margin
This chart shows the historical trend of gross profit margin for UG 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', UG's gross profit margin was 58.7%, showing profitability after production and operational costs. Industry average for Package Goods/Cosmetics in '2021' stood at 53.1%.
• In '2022', UG's gross profit margin was 52.8%, showing profitability after production and operational costs. The decline from '2021' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Package Goods/Cosmetics in '2022' stood at 34.3%. Industry average declined by 18.8% from previous year.
• In '2023', UG's gross profit margin was 49.7%, showing profitability after production and operational costs. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Package Goods/Cosmetics in '2023' stood at 49.1%. Industry average increased by 14.8% compared to previous year.
• In '2024', UG's gross profit margin was 53.0%, showing profitability after production and operational costs. The increase since '2023' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Package Goods/Cosmetics in '2024' stood at 25.2%. Industry average declined by 23.9% from previous year.
Overall, UG's gross profit margin has consistently declined during the past 4 years.
Formula: Gross Profit Margin = (Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Good Range: Often 20%-60% depending on industry.