Net Profit Margin
since 2010
Calculation
NXP Semiconductors N.V., net profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Net profit margin | = | 100 | × | Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders1 | ÷ | Revenue1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2021 | 16.91% | = | 100 | × | 1,871) | ÷ | 11,063) |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.60% | = | 100 | × | 52) | ÷ | 8,612) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 2.74% | = | 100 | × | 243) | ÷ | 8,877) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 23.47% | = | 100 | × | 2,208) | ÷ | 9,407) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 23.93% | = | 100 | × | 2,215) | ÷ | 9,256) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 2.11% | = | 100 | × | 200) | ÷ | 9,498) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 25.01% | = | 100 | × | 1,526) | ÷ | 6,101) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 9.54% | = | 100 | × | 539) | ÷ | 5,647) |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 7.23% | = | 100 | × | 348) | ÷ | 4,815) |
| Dec 31, 2012 | -2.64% | = | 100 | × | (115) | ÷ | 4,358) |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 9.30% | = | 100 | × | 390) | ÷ | 4,194) |
| Dec 31, 2010 | -10.36% | = | 100 | × | (456) | ÷ | 4,402) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2010-12-31).
1 US$ in millions
The net profit margin exhibits significant volatility over the analyzed period, characterized by alternating cycles of sharp contractions and substantial recoveries. While revenue demonstrated a general upward trajectory, moving from 4,402 million US$ in 2010 to 11,063 million US$ in 2021, the net profit margin did not follow a linear progression, indicating that profitability was subject to substantial fluctuations.
- Early Period Instability (2010–2014)
- The initial years were marked by inconsistency, with negative net profit margins recorded in 2010 (-10.36%) and 2012 (-2.64%). A gradual recovery trend is observed between 2013 and 2014, with margins improving to 7.23% and 9.54% respectively, suggesting a stabilization of operational efficiency during this window.
- Peak Profitability and High Volatility (2015–2018)
- A significant peak in profitability occurred in 2015, where the net profit margin reached its highest point of 25.01%. This was followed by a precipitous decline to 2.11% in 2016. However, a rapid recovery followed, with margins climbing back to 23.93% in 2017 and remaining stable at 23.47% in 2018. This pattern suggests a period of high variance in net income relative to steady revenue growth.
- Margin Contraction and Recent Recovery (2019–2021)
- A second major contraction occurred between 2019 and 2020, with the net profit margin dropping sharply to 2.74% and then to a period low of 0.60%. This downturn was reversed in 2021, as the margin rose to 16.91%. This recovery coincided with the highest recorded annual revenue of 11,063 million US$, indicating a return to stronger bottom-line performance.
The divergence between consistent revenue growth and erratic net profit margins suggests that net income was heavily influenced by factors other than sales volume, such as non-recurring expenses, strategic acquisitions, or shifting cost structures. The ability to return to double-digit margins in 2021 following the 2020 low indicates a resilient capacity for profit recovery.
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Comparison to Competitors
NXP Semiconductors N.V., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| NXP Semiconductors N.V. | Advanced Micro Devices Inc. | Analog Devices Inc. | Applied Materials Inc. | Broadcom Inc. | Intel Corp. | KLA Corp. | Lam Research Corp. | Marvell Technology Inc. | Micron Technology Inc. | NVIDIA Corp. | Qualcomm Inc. | Texas Instruments Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2021 | 16.91% | 19.24% | 19.00% | 25.53% | 24.54% | 25.14% | 30.04% | 26.72% | -9.34% | 21.16% | 25.98% | 26.94% | 42.35% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.60% | 25.50% | 21.79% | 21.04% | 12.39% | 26.84% | 20.96% | 22.42% | 58.70% | 12.54% | 25.61% | 22.09% | 38.69% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 2.74% | 5.07% | 22.75% | 18.52% | 12.05% | 29.25% | 25.73% | 22.70% | -6.25% | 26.97% | 35.34% | 18.07% | 34.88% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 23.47% | 5.20% | 24.12% | 19.20% | 58.80% | 29.72% | 19.87% | 21.49% | 21.62% | 46.51% | 31.37% | -21.40% | 35.35% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 23.93% | 0.81% | 14.24% | 23.62% | 9.59% | 15.30% | 26.61% | 21.19% | 0.91% | 25.04% | 24.11% | 11.06% | 24.61% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 2.11% | -11.63% | 25.18% | 15.90% | -13.13% | 17.37% | 23.60% | 15.53% | -29.77% | -2.23% | 12.26% | 24.22% | 26.89% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 25.01% | -16.54% | 20.29% | 14.26% | 19.99% | 20.63% | 13.01% | 12.47% | 11.74% | 17.90% | 13.47% | 20.85% | 22.97% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 9.54% | -7.32% | 21.97% | 11.82% | 6.16% | 20.95% | 19.89% | 13.72% | 9.26% | 18.61% | 10.65% | 30.08% | 21.63% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 7.23% | -1.57% | 25.57% | 3.41% | 21.90% | 18.25% | 19.11% | 3.16% | 9.68% | 13.12% | 13.14% | 27.56% | 17.71% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | -2.64% | -21.82% | 24.11% | 1.25% | 23.82% | 20.63% | 23.83% | 6.33% | 18.13% | -12.53% | 14.53% | 31.95% | 13.72% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 9.30% | 7.48% | 28.98% | 18.31% | 23.63% | 23.97% | 25.02% | 22.35% | 25.03% | 1.90% | 7.14% | 28.48% | 16.28% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | -10.36% | 7.25% | 25.79% | 9.82% | 19.83% | 26.28% | 11.66% | 16.25% | 12.59% | 21.81% | -2.04% | 29.54% | 23.11% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2010-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)
NXP Semiconductors N.V., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to sector (semiconductors & semiconductor equipment)
| NXP Semiconductors N.V. | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2021 | 16.91% | 25.45% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.60% | 23.53% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 2.74% | 24.08% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 23.47% | 27.58% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 23.93% | 16.90% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 2.11% | 13.44% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 25.01% | 18.27% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 9.54% | 19.57% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 7.23% | 17.41% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | -2.64% | 15.96% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 9.30% | 20.49% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | -10.36% | 21.44% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2010-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)
NXP Semiconductors N.V., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| NXP Semiconductors N.V. | Information Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2021 | 16.91% | 23.48% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.60% | 19.76% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 2.74% | 19.73% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 23.47% | 18.59% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 23.93% | 17.77% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 2.11% | 17.58% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 25.01% | 18.32% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 9.54% | 19.33% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 7.23% | 20.15% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | -2.64% | 20.07% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 9.30% | 20.71% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | -10.36% | 20.19% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 20-F (reporting date: 2010-12-31).