Net Profit Margin
since 2005
Calculation
Time Warner Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Net profit margin | = | 100 | × | Net income (loss) attributable to Time Warner Inc. shareholders1 | ÷ | Revenues1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2017 | 16.78% | = | 100 | × | 5,247) | ÷ | 31,271) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 13.39% | = | 100 | × | 3,926) | ÷ | 29,318) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 13.63% | = | 100 | × | 3,833) | ÷ | 28,118) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 13.99% | = | 100 | × | 3,827) | ÷ | 27,359) |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 12.39% | = | 100 | × | 3,691) | ÷ | 29,795) |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 10.51% | = | 100 | × | 3,019) | ÷ | 28,729) |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 9.96% | = | 100 | × | 2,886) | ÷ | 28,974) |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 9.59% | = | 100 | × | 2,578) | ÷ | 26,888) |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 9.57% | = | 100 | × | 2,468) | ÷ | 25,785) |
| Dec 31, 2008 | -28.52% | = | 100 | × | (13,402) | ÷ | 46,984) |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 9.44% | = | 100 | × | 4,387) | ÷ | 46,482) |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 14.82% | = | 100 | × | 6,552) | ÷ | 44,224) |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 6.65% | = | 100 | × | 2,905) | ÷ | 43,652) |
Based on: 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 financial data reveals several notable trends over the examined periods. Net income attributable to shareholders demonstrated significant volatility, with a sharp increase from 2,905 million US dollars in 2005 to a peak of 6,552 million in 2006, followed by a decline to 4,387 million in 2007. A substantial negative net income was recorded in 2008, reaching -13,402 million, indicating a significant loss during that year. However, from 2009 onward, net income showed a recovery trend, steadily increasing to 5,247 million by 2017.
Revenues remained relatively stable and exhibited modest growth until 2008, fluctuating around the mid-40,000 million US dollars range. There was a notable decline in 2009, with revenues dropping sharply to 25,785 million. Following this, revenues gradually increased, though remaining lower than the pre-2009 levels, reaching 31,271 million in 2017. This pattern suggests a significant restructuring or divestiture impact around 2009, followed by a subsequent recovery phase.
The net profit margin displayed marked fluctuations consistent with the trends in net income and revenue. The margin reached a high of 14.82% in 2006 but plummeted to a negative 28.52% in 2008, mirroring the substantial loss in net income that year. From 2009 onward, the net profit margin steadily improved, ranging between 9.57% and 16.78%, indicating enhanced profitability and operational efficiency as the company rebounded from the earlier loss period. The highest profit margin was achieved in 2017 at 16.78%, reflecting strong financial performance.
Overall, the financial data indicates a period of strong profitability followed by a significant downturn in 2008, with a subsequent and sustained recovery in both profitability and revenue. The improved profit margins and increasing net income in the later years suggest effective management measures and positive business developments post-crisis.
- Net Income Trends
- Initial growth followed by a steep loss in 2008, with recovery and gradual increase through 2017.
- Revenue Patterns
- Stable growth until 2008, a sharp decline in 2009, then steady increase without returning to pre-2009 peak.
- Net Profit Margin Fluctuations
- High margins preceding 2008, a sharp negative drop in 2008, then a progressive improvement reaching peak margin in 2017.
Comparison to Competitors
Time Warner Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Time Warner Inc. | Alphabet Inc. | Charter Communications Inc. | Comcast Corp. | Meta Platforms Inc. | Netflix Inc. | Walt Disney Co. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2017 | 16.78% | 11.42% | 23.80% | 26.87% | 39.20% | 4.78% | 16.29% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 13.39% | 21.58% | 12.14% | 10.81% | 36.97% | 2.11% | 16.88% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 13.63% | 21.80% | -2.78% | 10.96% | 20.57% | 1.81% | 15.98% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 13.99% | 21.88% | -2.01% | 12.18% | 23.58% | 4.85% | 15.37% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 12.39% | 21.60% | -2.07% | 10.54% | 19.05% | 2.57% | 13.62% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 10.51% | 21.40% | -4.05% | 9.91% | 1.04% | 0.48% | 13.44% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 9.96% | 25.69% | -5.12% | 7.45% | — | 7.06% | 11.76% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 9.59% | 29.01% | -3.36% | 9.58% | — | 7.44% | 10.41% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 9.57% | 27.57% | — | 10.17% | — | 6.94% | 9.15% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | -28.52% | 19.39% | — | 7.44% | — | 6.08% | 11.70% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 9.44% | 25.33% | — | 8.37% | — | 5.55% | 13.20% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 14.82% | 29.02% | — | 10.15% | — | 4.92% | 9.84% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 6.65% | 23.87% | — | 4.17% | — | 6.16% | 7.93% |
Based on: 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 (Media & Entertainment)
Time Warner Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to sector (media & entertainment)
| Time Warner Inc. | Media & Entertainment | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2017 | 16.78% | 20.54% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 13.39% | 17.65% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 13.63% | 15.41% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 13.99% | 15.83% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 12.39% | 14.38% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 10.51% | 13.08% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 9.96% | 12.80% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 9.59% | 13.99% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 9.57% | 13.97% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | -28.52% | 11.85% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 9.44% | 13.71% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 14.82% | 12.75% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 6.65% | 8.14% |
Based on: 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 (Communication Services)
Time Warner Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to industry (communication services)
| Time Warner Inc. | Communication Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2017 | 16.78% | 20.08% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 13.39% | 12.78% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 13.63% | 12.50% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 13.99% | 9.89% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 12.39% | 12.31% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 10.51% | 7.36% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 9.96% | 6.51% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 9.59% | 11.13% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 9.57% | 9.07% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | -28.52% | 9.66% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 9.44% | 9.78% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 14.82% | 10.17% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 6.65% | 9.53% |
Based on: 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).