Net Profit Margin
since 2005
Calculation
DuPont de Nemours Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Net profit margin | = | 100 | × | Net income attributable to DuPont1 | ÷ | Net sales1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 2.31% | = | 100 | × | 498) | ÷ | 21,512) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 4.47% | = | 100 | × | 3,844) | ÷ | 85,977) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 2.34% | = | 100 | × | 1,460) | ÷ | 62,484) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 8.97% | = | 100 | × | 4,318) | ÷ | 48,158) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 15.76% | = | 100 | × | 7,685) | ÷ | 48,778) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 6.48% | = | 100 | × | 3,772) | ÷ | 58,167) |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 8.39% | = | 100 | × | 4,787) | ÷ | 57,080) |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 2.08% | = | 100 | × | 1,182) | ÷ | 56,786) |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 4.57% | = | 100 | × | 2,742) | ÷ | 59,985) |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 4.30% | = | 100 | × | 2,310) | ÷ | 53,674) |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.44% | = | 100 | × | 648) | ÷ | 44,875) |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.01% | = | 100 | × | 579) | ÷ | 57,514) |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 5.39% | = | 100 | × | 2,887) | ÷ | 53,513) |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 7.58% | = | 100 | × | 3,724) | ÷ | 49,124) |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 9.75% | = | 100 | × | 4,515) | ÷ | 46,307) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
1 US$ in millions
The net profit margin for DuPont de Nemours Inc. between 2005 and 2019 is characterized by significant volatility, marked by cyclical troughs and a substantial peak in the mid-2010s. The overall trajectory indicates a lack of stable margin consistency, reflecting periods of intense profitability compression followed by rapid recovery.
- Initial Profitability Decline (2005–2008)
- A severe downward trend is observed in the early part of the period. The net profit margin contracted from 9.75% in 2005 to 1.01% in 2008. This decline occurred despite an increase in net sales, which grew from 46,307 million US$ to 57,514 million US$, suggesting that expenses or losses grew at a rate far exceeding revenue growth.
- Recovery and Moderate Volatility (2009–2012)
- Profitability entered a phase of moderate recovery and fluctuation. The margin rose to 4.57% by 2011 before receding to 2.08% in 2012. During this interval, net sales remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 44,875 million US$ and 59,985 million US$, while net income showed erratic movement.
- Peak Margin Expansion (2013–2015)
- A period of exceptional profitability growth occurred between 2013 and 2015. The net profit margin climbed from 8.39% in 2013 to a peak of 15.76% in 2015. Notably, the 2015 peak was achieved despite a decrease in net sales to 48,778 million US$, coinciding with the highest net income in the recorded period at 7,685 million US$.
- Subsequent Contraction and Revenue Shift (2016–2019)
- Following 2015, profitability declined sharply, falling to 2.34% in 2017 and ending at 2.31% in 2019. A drastic structural change is evident in 2019, where net sales collapsed from 85,977 million US$ in 2018 to 21,512 million US$, and net income dropped to 498 million US$, resulting in a margin consistent with the lows observed in 2008 and 2012.
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Comparison to Competitors
DuPont de Nemours Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| DuPont de Nemours Inc. | Linde plc | Sherwin-Williams Co. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 2.31% | 8.09% | 8.61% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 4.47% | 29.40% | 6.32% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 2.34% | 10.90% | 11.83% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 8.97% | 14.24% | 9.55% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 15.76% | 14.36% | 9.29% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 6.48% | 13.80% | 7.78% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 8.39% | 14.72% | 7.39% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 2.08% | 15.07% | 6.62% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 4.57% | 14.86% | 5.04% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 4.30% | 11.81% | 5.95% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.44% | 14.00% | 6.14% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.01% | 11.22% | 5.98% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 5.39% | 12.52% | 7.69% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 7.58% | 11.87% | 7.38% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 9.75% | 9.48% | 6.44% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Chemicals)
DuPont de Nemours Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to sector (chemicals)
| DuPont de Nemours Inc. | Chemicals | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 2.31% | 8.29% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 4.47% | 16.93% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 2.34% | 11.43% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 8.97% | 11.76% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 15.76% | 11.76% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 6.48% | 10.94% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 8.39% | 11.34% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 2.08% | 11.19% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 4.57% | 10.56% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 4.30% | 9.26% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.44% | 10.53% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.01% | 8.99% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 5.39% | 10.30% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 7.58% | 9.69% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 9.75% | 8.01% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Materials)
DuPont de Nemours Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to industry (materials)
| DuPont de Nemours Inc. | Materials | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 2.31% | 5.93% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 4.47% | 15.85% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 2.34% | 11.29% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 8.97% | -4.09% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 15.76% | -25.36% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 6.48% | 2.79% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 8.39% | 12.00% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 2.08% | 13.84% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 4.57% | 16.32% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 4.30% | 16.25% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.44% | 14.28% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.01% | -25.65% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 5.39% | 13.89% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 7.58% | 13.78% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 9.75% | 11.48% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).