IPO watch: Investors with high risk should consider 'Cox and Kings' Nov 16, 2009
Its net profit margin, on a consolidated basis, improved from 22% to 41% in the quarter ended June 30, 2009. To consolidate its position as a travel services operators, the company has done few acquisition in the past. (India Times)
The Airport: Delta deal best way to keep flying high Nov 7, 2009
In the most-recent fiscal quarter, the airline industry posted a net profit margin of -10. 4 percent, according to Yahoo Finance. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Voltas' declining stock trend halts Oct 30, 2009
The adjacent chart compares net sales against net profit margin since the year ended September 2007. As can be seen with a significant jump in net sales in the year ended March 2009, the profit margin has gained momentum during the past four quarters. (India Times)
Nomura expects earnings upgrades to continue Oct 30, 2009
Net profit margin for the sample is 12. 4% versus 12. (India Times)
FDA worry for Sun; Cipla growth tepid Oct 29, 2009
This has also led to a robust 1,000-basis point expansion in operating profit margin and nearly 800 bps in net profit margin. High base year effect and a delay in availability of key materials are said to be reasons behind a 3. (India Times)
Tata Coffee posts Rs 12-cr H1 net Oct 23, 2009
The net profit margin rose to 6. 86% from 6. (India Times)
No upside potential seen in HOEC Oct 21, 2009
Assuming the net profit margin at 50%, the company is likely to earn annual profit of around Rs 200 crore. HOECs current market capitalisation is 22. (India Times)
Pharma cos likely to emerge stronger in Q2 Oct 14, 2009
With the growth in earnings not being impacted, net profit margin is estimated to increase by 580 bps to 14% for the second quarter of the fiscal. The swine flu, along with the monsoon season, is expected to lead to healthy growth in the domestic formulations business for most companies. (India Times)
Frutarom Sales in the Second Quarter Reached US$ 106.7 M, With net Profit of US$ 10.1 M Aug 27, 2009
8% in the Same Quarter Last Year and Improves net Profit Margin to 10% Excluding Non- Recurring Expenses. - Presents Strong Cash Flow in the Quarter and the Half: in the First Half Cash Flow of US$ 30. (PR Newswire)
Xidelang to raise RM100mil from IPO Aug 14, 2009
To a question, he said the companys focus at the moment was to strengthen its distribution network before further improving on its net profit margin. Its net profit margin for financial year ended Dec 31, 2008 (FY08) improved to 17. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Ryanair returns to profit in first quarter Jul 28, 2009
" O'Leary noted that the results were a solid achievement in the middle of a deep global recession when many of Ryanair's competitors were doing much worse. The group's net profit margin at 18 percent was the best in the sector, he added. "Ryanair will be the only major European airline to deliver passenger and profit growth in the current year," O'Leary said. "The winners in a deep recession will always be those companies like Aldi, Lidl, McDonalds, and Ryanair who offer the lowest prices and... (Yahoo! Asia News)
Marico net rises 21% to Rs 56 cr Jul 24, 2009
The net profit margin, however, moved up marginally by 20 bps. . (India Times)
Texas-Based Ashton Oilfield Services LLC CEO Scott Riggs Expands Operations in the Marcellus Shale-Appalachian Basin & Names David D. Lawrence Chief Operating Officer Jul 19, 2009
For another oil and gas company, he doubled the company's revenues from $5 million to $10 million and increased the company's net profit margin from 3% to 15. As Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Business Development for four oil and gas companies, Lawrence successfully directed the organizations' overall financial policies and business development. (PR Newswire)
* Profits at top 500 firms drop 88.3% Jun 19, 2009
China Credit Information, in addition, singled out nine outperforming companies X which it called gold brick companies X that had NT$500 million in revenues and NT$100 million in net profit with NT$4 earning per share, 20 percent revenue growth and 10 percent net profit margin last year. Apex Robot Systems Inc (xWU) topped all nine promising companies, followed by QNAP Systems Inc (pq) and Pu Jen Construction. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
US performancehit Sun Pharma Q4 Jun 2, 2009
Net profit margin fell to 34% from 56% in the same quarter last year. The companys sequential performance has not been bad. (India Times)
NetDragon Announces First Quarter 2009 Unaudited Results: Revenue Rises 27.4% Sequentially May 16, 2009
"For more details please visit or for the Group's formal results announcement as filed with the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.Non-HKFRSs Financial MeasuresTo supplement the financial measures prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (''HKFRSs''), this press release includes non-HKFRSs financial measures of normalized profit and normalized profit per share, which excludes the impact of government grants and tax refunds. The Group believes these non-HKFRSs financial... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Shengkai Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results May 16, 2009
Net profit margin was a record 35. 3% compared to 34. (PR Newswire)
What to Do When the Dow Hits 7,500 May 6, 2009
Had a net profit margin of at least 10. Had earnings and sales growth greater than 25. (MSNBC -- Business)
TSMC Reports First Quarter EPS of NT$0.06 Apr 30, 2009
5%) Net Profit Margin 3 ... 56 billion, with net profit margin of 3. (PR Newswire)
How to get faster business loan Apr 28, 2009
Here, the companys profitability ratio is analysed by studying the companys profit margin i.e. gross profit margin and net profit margin. The NBIT over sales figures will reveal the companys ability to service its finance cost from the total debt bearing interest category. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Commodity cos are born survivors Apr 19, 2009
For the last six years, its net profit margin has hovered at ar 00004000 ound 1. Its operating margin has varied between 2% and 4% from 2003 onwards. (India Times)
China Sky One Medical, Inc. Announces Record Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Results Apr 16, 2009
"In 2009, we expect full year revenue to increase by 40%, or approximately $37.0 million, to $128-$130 million, driven by growth in all of our product sales categories. We expect that net income will increase to $38-$39 million, resulting in net profit margin of approximately 30%. We expect 2009 gross margin to be approximately 74% due to higher raw material costs," Mr. Yan-Qing Liu added. Conference Call. (PR Newswire)
Hartalega rises to second place Apr 14, 2009
At the same time, its net profit margin expanded to 10. 4% from 7. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Here's trouble Apr 8, 2009
CPA Australia surveyed business owners last year on their financial management, and found that almost half of their respondents never prepared financial ratios, such as return on investment, net profit margin, and debtors turnover ratio. Yet these are all ratios which can help compare your business against your industry, and as good practice, your accountant should track that regularly,'' said Gavin Ord, CPA Australia's Small Business Policy Advisers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Manufacturing profit margins may drop Apr 2, 2009
The manufacturing sector is likely to report a drop in its average net profit margin in 2008-09 to the single-digit-level after two straight years of increase, which peaked at 10 ... Over the past 10 years, net profit margins of manufacturing firms have not declined for more than one year on the trot ... Although companies are yet to announce their annual results for the year ended March 2009 (FY09), net profit margins of companies in the sample stood at 8. (India Times)
Low cost housing to up Puravankara Apr 2, 2009
The low-cost housing has about 20 percent net profit margin, he added. Puravankara had said in August it planned to invest 80 billion rupees over five years in low-cost housing projects to develop 60 million sq. ft. of such properties across five cities. (India Times)
Finding Value Winners Mar 26, 2009
The search for terrific bargains starts here. By Motley Fool Staff. (MSNBC -- Business)
* Framework doesnt help Taiwan face ASEAN deal Mar 24, 2009
With the exception of some products that enjoy tax exemption within the WTO framework, Taiwanese exports will be subject to a tax rate of approximately 6 percent, which happens to equal the net profit margin of the nations industries. This will put Taiwan in an unfavorable position. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
u-blox Fiscal Year 2008: Solid Performance Mar 19, 2009
8% net profit margin for 2008 * Cash flow from operations was impacted by increasing inventory level * Healthy balance sheet with a good equity ratio of 87. 6% * Close monitoring of debtors, no significant bad debts despite the downward business cycle. (Primezone Releases)
Broker's Call Mar 7, 2009
Thus, we reiterate that profitability margins would be razor-thin, with net profit margin of only 0. 5% for FY09. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Nigeria: Nestle Foresees Slow Growth in 2009 Mar 4, 2009
67, while net profit margin is expected to be 13 ... Also, net profit margin for the period rose to 16. (allAfrica.com)
Food and mobile phone sectors thriving despite economic woes Feb 16, 2009
"There will be a lot of name dropping this year. Strong brands looking for equally well-placed partners creating a sort of "telecommunications commune," Strand said. Courage and controversy BY C.S. Tan ON websites across the causeway, the recent announcement that Ho Ching will resign as CEO of Temasek Holdings Pte was linked to the state-owned investment companys losses. She is the wife of Singapores Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Adding spice to the flavour, or perhaps to provide... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
