Net Profit Margin
since 2005
Calculation
Monsanto Co., net profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Net profit margin | = | 100 | × | Net income attributable to Monsanto Company1 | ÷ | Net sales1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2017 | 15.44% | = | 100 | × | 2,260) | ÷ | 14,640) |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 9.89% | = | 100 | × | 1,336) | ÷ | 13,502) |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 15.43% | = | 100 | × | 2,314) | ÷ | 15,001) |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 17.28% | = | 100 | × | 2,740) | ÷ | 15,855) |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 16.70% | = | 100 | × | 2,482) | ÷ | 14,861) |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 15.14% | = | 100 | × | 2,045) | ÷ | 13,504) |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 13.59% | = | 100 | × | 1,607) | ÷ | 11,822) |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 10.56% | = | 100 | × | 1,109) | ÷ | 10,502) |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 17.99% | = | 100 | × | 2,109) | ÷ | 11,724) |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 17.81% | = | 100 | × | 2,024) | ÷ | 11,365) |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 11.60% | = | 100 | × | 993) | ÷ | 8,563) |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 9.38% | = | 100 | × | 689) | ÷ | 7,344) |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 4.05% | = | 100 | × | 255) | ÷ | 6,294) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-31).
1 US$ in millions
The financial trajectory between 2005 and 2017 reveals a general expansion in scale, with net sales increasing from 6,294 million USD to 14,640 million USD. While net income grew significantly over this period, the net profit margin demonstrated a pattern of cyclical volatility rather than linear growth.
- Initial Margin Expansion (2005–2009)
- A period of aggressive margin expansion is observed from 2005 to 2009, with the net profit margin rising steadily from 4.05% to a peak of 17.99%. This growth coincided with a consistent increase in net sales, indicating a substantial improvement in the conversion of revenue to bottom-line profit.
- Mid-Period Volatility (2010–2014)
- A sharp contraction in profitability occurred in 2010, where the net profit margin dropped to 10.56%. This was followed by a recovery phase between 2011 and 2014, during which the margin ascended to 17.28%. This period was characterized by the highest recorded net sales in the dataset, peaking at 15,855 million USD in 2014.
- Recent Fluctuations and Recovery (2015–2017)
- A downward trend is evident between 2015 and 2016, with the net profit margin falling to 9.89% in 2016, marking a significant decline from previous years. However, a recovery is observed in 2017, with the margin returning to 15.44%, supported by an increase in net income to 2,260 million USD.
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Comparison to Competitors
Monsanto Co., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Monsanto Co. | lululemon athletica inc. | Nike Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2017 | 15.44% | 12.94% | 12.34% |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 9.89% | 12.91% | 11.61% |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 15.43% | 13.30% | 10.70% |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 17.28% | 17.57% | 9.69% |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 16.70% | 19.74% | 9.82% |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 15.14% | 18.39% | 9.21% |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 13.59% | 17.12% | 10.22% |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 10.56% | 12.87% | 10.03% |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 17.99% | 11.14% | 7.75% |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 17.81% | 11.23% | 10.11% |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 11.60% | — | 9.14% |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 9.38% | — | 9.31% |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 4.05% | — | 8.82% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-31).
Comparison to Sector (Consumer Durables & Apparel)
Monsanto Co., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer durables & apparel)
| Monsanto Co. | Consumer Durables & Apparel | |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2017 | 15.44% | 12.38% |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 9.89% | 11.69% |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 15.43% | 10.84% |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 17.28% | 10.11% |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 16.70% | 10.33% |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 15.14% | 9.58% |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 13.59% | 10.45% |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 10.56% | 10.09% |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 17.99% | 7.81% |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 17.81% | 10.13% |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 11.60% | 9.14% |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 9.38% | 9.31% |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 4.05% | 8.82% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-31).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Discretionary)
Monsanto Co., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer discretionary)
| Monsanto Co. | Consumer Discretionary | |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2017 | 15.44% | 4.38% |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 9.89% | 5.77% |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 15.43% | 6.37% |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 17.28% | 4.66% |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 16.70% | 5.29% |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 15.14% | 5.32% |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 13.59% | 8.80% |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 10.56% | 5.80% |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 17.99% | 4.94% |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 17.81% | 0.22% |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 11.60% | 3.23% |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 9.38% | 0.73% |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 4.05% | 4.49% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-31).