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 performance between 2005 and 2017 is characterized by an initial period of extreme volatility followed by a decade of steady margin expansion and operational stabilization.
- Period of High Volatility (2005–2008)
- During this timeframe, net profit margins exhibited significant fluctuations. A peak of 14.82% in 2006 was followed by a sharp decline, culminating in a substantial net loss in 2008. The net profit margin for 2008 reached -28.52%, corresponding to a net loss of 13.4 billion USD, despite revenues reaching a period high of 46.98 billion USD in that same year.
- Structural Transition (2009)
- A significant shift occurred in 2009, marked by a drastic reduction in total revenues, which fell from 46.98 billion USD to 25.78 billion USD. Despite this sharp contraction in scale, the net profit margin returned to positive territory at 9.57%, suggesting a restructuring of the business model or the divestment of assets that were negatively impacting the bottom line.
- Consistent Margin Expansion (2010–2017)
- From 2010 onward, a consistent upward trend in profitability is observed. Net profit margins grew steadily from 9.59% in 2010 to 16.78% by 2017. This growth was supported by a gradual and synchronized increase in both revenues and net income, with net income rising from 2.58 billion USD in 2010 to 5.25 billion USD in 2017.
Overall, the trajectory indicates a transition from a larger, more volatile revenue base to a leaner and more efficient operational structure, resulting in a significantly strengthened net profit margin by the end of the observed period.
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Comparison to Competitors
Time Warner Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Time Warner Inc. | Alphabet Inc. | Comcast Corp. | Meta Platforms Inc. | Netflix Inc. | Walt Disney Co. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2017 | 16.78% | 11.42% | 26.87% | 39.20% | 4.78% | 16.29% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 13.39% | 21.58% | 10.81% | 36.97% | 2.11% | 16.88% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 13.63% | 21.80% | 10.96% | 20.57% | 1.81% | 15.98% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 13.99% | 21.88% | 12.18% | 23.58% | 4.85% | 15.37% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 12.39% | 21.60% | 10.54% | 19.05% | 2.57% | 13.62% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 10.51% | 21.40% | 9.91% | 1.04% | 0.48% | 13.44% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 9.96% | 25.69% | 7.45% | — | 7.06% | 11.76% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 9.59% | 29.01% | 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% | 20.09% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 13.39% | 18.25% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 13.63% | 16.19% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 13.99% | 16.64% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 12.39% | 15.12% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 10.51% | 13.86% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 9.96% | 13.73% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 9.59% | 15.13% |
| 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% | 19.83% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 13.39% | 12.81% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 13.63% | 12.78% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 13.99% | 10.11% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 12.39% | 12.57% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 10.51% | 7.58% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 9.96% | 6.73% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 9.59% | 11.43% |
| 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).