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 '2021', WWD's net profit margin was 9.3%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. Industry average for Industrial Machinery/Components in '2021' stood at -23.7%.
• In '2022', WWD's net profit margin was 7.2%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. The decline from '2021' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Industrial Machinery/Components in '2022' stood at -36.4%. Industry average declined by 12.7% from previous year.
• In '2023', WWD's net profit margin was 8.0%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. The increase since '2022' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Industrial Machinery/Components in '2023' stood at -51.8%. Industry average declined by 15.3% from previous year.
• In '2024', WWD's net profit margin was 11.2%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. The increase since '2023' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Industrial Machinery/Components in '2024' stood at -49.2%. Industry average increased by 2.5% compared to previous year.
Overall, WWD'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.